Contexts for Communication Flashcards
verbal elements aren’t considered because verbalization is not normally applied
intrapersonal
verbal
gestures & facial expressions minimized
posture relaxed. exception: haptic learners
intrapersonal
nonverbal
no need to raise voice. tone must be appropriate to discussion
interpersonal communication
verbal
gestures small & less frequent. eye contact essential, gaze relaxed. appropriate posture & facial expressions
minimize changing positions
interpersonal
nonverbal
speaking more exaggerated. take more pauses. repitition & rephrasing crucial
voice louder if no equipmenet
public communication
verbal
why is eye contact essential for communication
interpersonal
to maintain communication & concentration
why is taking more pauses essential for communication
public
to allow audience to catch up & observe if they understand
large gestures, and shifting eye contact. exaggerate facial features & match speech content with posture. employ good proxemics
public communication
nonverbal
awareness of diff word connotations & meanings of metaphors. awareness of appropriate loudness, speaking rhythm, & tone
intercultural communication
verbal
use culture-appropriate gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, & posture
intercultural communication
nonverbal
excellent use of voice
verbal comm is significantly magnified
radio
special case
speaking through broadcast media
very good use of facial expressions. projection required in addition to very good use of voice
television
special case
speaking through broadcast media
the way a speaker uses language differently in different circumstances
register
group of words w meanings that may not be related to individual words that make it up
idiom
words commonly used on the streets
slang
e.g. cap
shortened versions of words/phrases
e.g. wanna, kinda
reduced speech
patterns of speaking characterized by distinctive pronunciation, vocabulary, intent, praticipants, & grammatical structures
speech styles
speech styles
- intimate
- casual
- consultative
- formal
- frozen
used for very close relationships. grammar & pronunciation not monitored.
intimate
conversational style among friends. plenty of trendy words & phrases.
functions of comm: social interaction
used in semi-formal communication between people such as strangers. pronunciation & words r observed. bg info may be given.
functions of comm: obtaining / receiving information
requires a lot of attention & planning before initiating interaction. speaker provides all bg info needed by audience. may make use of latinisims
formal
words or sentence structures similar to Latin
not natural english
latinism
very formal style where text is open to interpretation. exists as literature for given community where members are known to one another
frozen
