Chapter 1: The Importance of Communication Flashcards
Communication is…
- complex and imprecise
- linked to culture
- how relationships are formed and maintained
- made up of constructed messages and non verbal elements
- transactional between multiple people
The people, their status, and the location of a communication event make up the ______________ of the conversation.
Context
“The car was broken into” is an example of:
Passive Voice
Using signs, phrases, or words to deliberately mislead someone is known as:
Equivocal Language
Technical jargon is common in consultative register.
True
__________________ are examples of nonverbal aspects of a message.
Gestures, vocal tones, posture, and facial expression
A person speaking loudly nearby your conversation is an example of:
External Noise
The degree of formality used in a communication event is known as:
Linguistic Register
Interruptions are common in formal register.
False
Saying “oh my gosh!,” “I have to let you go,” and “put to sleep” are examples of:
Euphemistic language
Thinking about how another participant looks or behaves in an interaction is known as:
Psychological noise
____________ rules help us determine meaning in an interaction within a specific context.
Pragmatic
