Concepts in Communication Flashcards
3 Models of Communication
Psychological, World Building, and Pragmatic
Traits of Psychological Communication
Behaviors promote response
Traits of World Building Communication
Communication serves to build community
Define symbol
A nonverbal behavior representing a concept
Traits of Pragmatic Communication
Focuses on communication structure, assumes communication is rule based
Define rhetoric
The means of persuasion in a particular case
Public speaking components
organization, content, and audience analysis
Organization in public speaking compenents
Intro, body, and end
Content in public speaking Components
Cited argument that utilizes logos, pathos, and ethos accurately
Define logos
Logical thought process, appeals to the logic of the brain
Define pathos
Emotional thought process, appeals to the emotional side of the brain
Define ethos
Appeals to ethics/higher authority
What is the difference between values and beliefs?
Values are enduring concepts while beliefs can change with very little effort by comparison
Types of Delivery in Public Speaking
Manuscript, Memorized, Impromptu, Extemporaneous
Define manuscript public speaking
Reading from a prepared document
Define memorized public speaking
Memorization of the topic and delivering it exactly as prepared
Define impromptu public speaking
Speaking done with little to no preparation, largely inneffective
Define extemporaneous public speaking
Speaking done with proper preparation, exhibits true knowledge of the topic without needing prepared materials
Aspects of Toulmin Model for Persuasion
Data, Claim, and Warrant
Define nonverbal communication
stimulus other than words that create meaning in a sender’s or receiver’s mind
Types of nonverbal codes
Repeating, contradicting, substituting, complementing, accenting, and regulating
Define Kinesic Code 1
Body movements and gestures
Define Kinesic Code 2
Facial expressions and eye behavior
Define Paralinguistics
vocal qualities such as pitch and ton