(Midterms) Verbal and Nonverbal Messages Flashcards
fundamental parts of language
- utterance
- turn-taking
this can be literally spoken through ftf/telephones but can also be figurative
utterance
exchanging of utterance
turn-taking
system of symbols used by humans
language
languages is compromised of:
- lexicon
- phonology
- syntax and grammar
collection of words and expressions
lexicon
sound when pronouncing
phonology
rules followed when using words to form sentences
syntax and grammar
proper arrangement of words and phrases in the creation of sentences
syntax
correct use of words
grammar
guideline to follow on how language should be used
grammar
T or F: speech communities have various dialects
true
unique form of general language spoken by a specific culture/co-culture
dialect
small group of people that speak a common dialect
speech communities
T or F: we don’t have our own idiolect
false; meron
personal symbol system containing active vocabs, pronunciation, grammar and syntax
idiolect
3 characteristics of language
- arbitrary
- abstract
- changes over time
can either be explicit or implicit
semantics (meaning of language)
derived from the words itself and how they are arranged in the sentence
semantic meaning
meaning is found in the dictionary of a large language community
denotation or explicit
another meaning can be associated with the word
connotation or implicit
T or F: message interpretation can be related to the context of the conversation
true
meaning when we focus on what the person meant to say
pragmatic meaning
we do this when when we speak implying to what the listener should do
speech acts
4 stages of sound production (in order)
- breathing/inhalation
- phonation
- resonation or amplification
- articulation
stage of sound production when vocalizing
stage 1 breathing/inhalation
stage of sound production when you bring air inside your lungs
stage 1 breathing/inhalation
stage of sound production when you produce voice
phonation
also known as vibration stage
phonation
stage of sound production when you amplify and modify voice and open your vocal cords
stage 3 resonation/amplification
3 resonating chambers
- nose
- mouth
- pharynx
stage of sound production when producing sounds for clarity
stage 4 articulation
to achieve this you must stress, intonate and phrase
speech rhythm
this is done to identify main words to highlight
stress
this is done to change pitch low and high
intonation
this is done to break utterance into thoughts
phrasing
aim of voice
- articulate
- pronounce
- accent
use of mouth and other body parts to vocalize sounds that combine and produce words
articulation
body parts used in articulation
- tongue
- palate
- teeth
- jaw
- lips
pronunciation problems
- extra sound
- leaving out a sound
- transposing sounds
- distorting sounds
correct manner of talking
pronunciation
the inflection, tone and speech habits of a native speaker
accent
the distinct emphasis on a syllable/word
accent
a unique way in pronouncing words
accent
achieved by changing your pitch, volume and rate
vocal expression
T or F: vocal expression uses pauses strategically
true
this is lull and diminish the chances of audience in understanding what you meant
monotonous voice
can mark important ideas by putting moments of silence in between your words
pauses
T or F: pausing can be used in signaling important ideas
true
cues we use in sending body, voice, space, time and appearance replace a verbal message
nonverbal message/communication
using body languages instead of vocalizing
nonverbal messages/communication
characteristics of nonverbal communication
- inevitable
- primary conveyor of emotions
- multi-channeled
- ambiguous
5 types of nonverbal communication
- kinesics
- paralanguage
- proxemics
- chronemics
- physical appearance
type of nonverbal communication that uses body
kinesics
type of nonverbal communication that uses voice
paralanguage
type of nonverbal communication that uses space and distance
proxemics
giving distance of 18 inches during private conversations of close friends
intimate distance
type of nonverbal communication that use of time
chronemics
giving distance of 18 in to 4ft during casual conversations
personal distance
giving distance of 4ft to 12ft during impersonal business acts
social distance
example of social distance
job interview
giving distance of more then 12 ft
public distance
T or F: as a sender you must monitor your verbal messages
true
T or F: as a sender, it is fine that you do not align your nonverbal messages with you purpose
false; you should align it
T or F: as a sender, it is fine not to adapt your nonverbal cues with the situation
false; need mo i-adapt
T or F: as a sender, you should reduce/eliminate distracting nonverbal cues
true
T or F: as an interpreter, you should remember that a certain nonverbal cue may mean differently on different people
true
T or F: as an interpreter, it is fine not to consider nonverbal cues in a context
false; need i-consider
T or F: as an interpreter, you should use perception checking
true
