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Messages and/or Images of Different Types of Texts Flashcards

1
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people who set down rules for correct language use.

A

Prescriptivists

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describe the language without being hypercritical or expressing
judgement.

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Descriptivists

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2
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the study of signs and symbols

A

semiotics

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3
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the process by which a culture produces signs and/or assigns meaning to signs,

A

SEMIOSIS/
SIGNIFICATION

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4
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is the realization of a meaning,

A

Signifier

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5
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is the meaning/ concept which the signifier refers to.

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Signified

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6
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refers to the type of communication that uses technology to
simultaneously reach a wide audience.

A

MASS MEDIA

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7
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producers combine two or more of the five semiotic systems - linguistic or textual system, visual system, audio system, gestural system and spatial system

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MULTIMODAL TEXT

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8
Q

The introduction of portable cellular phones in the realm of
communication has enabled people to remain connected with each other from any
location.

A

Cellphone

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9
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gained popularity as effective methods of communication,
especially in the business context

A

Blogs

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10
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Handwritten correspondence in personal and business interactions
are gradually paving the way for email messages.

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Email

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11
Q

The recent past has witnessed the emergence of social
networking sites that are internet-based.

A

Social Networking.

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12
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Today, people can use online chats to communicate with their
peers in real time.

A

Online Chat.

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13
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According to Orth (n.d), it is now possible to make video calls
using the internet through providers as yahoo messenger and skype.

A

Video Calls.

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14
Q

The introduction of internet and the option of chatting and
sending emails are probably the most noteworthy influence of technology on
communication.

A

Speed and Cost.

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15
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Communication quality has significantly improved due to
availability and accessibility of helpful knowledge in various websites.

A

Quality

16
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Technology has considerably diminished communication cost
and this has translated to increased accessibility.

A

Accessibility

17
Q

Technology has contributed to the alteration
of topics into different communications; as people seek to pass on breaking news
within the shortest time possible.

A

Nature of Communication

18
Q

The invention of cell phones simplified communication and
allowed more and more people to communicate from any location.

A

Change in Style.

19
Q

WHEN TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO COMMUNICATE?

A

communicating is made difficult by barriers Secondly, one should run for technology when retaining old contacts
and keep in touch with them. finally sending of urgent messages that require urgent response
leaves technology the vital role of ensuring that happens successfully.

20
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WHEN TO AVOID TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION?

A

for people who want to boost their interpersonal skills, for non-verbal communication situations, finally, while communicating to
people who do not understand how the technology works. cases of
disabled individuals who cannot perceive advanced communication
gadgets,

21
Q

such as books, comics and posters

A

Paper

22
Q

from slide presentations, e-books, blogs, social media to
animation, films and video games

A

Digital

23
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like a performance or an event

A

Live

24
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where the story is narrated using “multiple delivery
channels” by means of a combination of media platforms

A

Transmedia

25
Q

is when you exploit certain threads in the materials you
have gathered from various sources and stitch these together to create your
own “patchwork” and your own particular understanding of the materials. Hence, there is a need for a RECONTEXTUALIZATION.

A

PATCHWORKING

26
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is the act of stealing and passing off as your own ideas, words
or any other intellectual property produced by another person.

A

PLAGIARISM

27
Q

teach an audience something using
objective factual information.

A

Informative Speaking

28
Q

speeches occur when an audience has assembled
specifically to hear what the speaker has to say.

A

Formal informative

29
Q

Many more people deliver informative speeches at the _____ as
part of their careers.

A

vocational level

30
Q

people convey information daily in their regular interactions.

A

impromptu informative
speaking.

31
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seeks to influence the beliefs, attitudes, values, or
behaviors of audience members. In order to persuade, a speaker has to construct
arguments that appeal to audience members.

A

Persuasive Speaking

32
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is the statement that will
be supported by evidence.

A

claim

33
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also called grounds, supports the claim

A

Evidence

34
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is the
underlying justification that connects the claim and the evidence

A

warrant

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