Modes of Comm.

Question 1

Verbal Comm.

Answer 1

Using language to express ideas/emotions.

Question 2

Non-Verbal Comm.

Answer 2

Other than words, uses body language, gestures, appearance, and silence instead.

Question 3

Phonology

Answer 3

Study of the sound system of a language.

Ex. HUMSS pronounced as hum-s

Question 4

Homonyms

Answer 4

Same sound, same spelling, diff. meanings

Ex. bark (tree) bark (dog)

Question 5

Homophones

Answer 5

Same sound, diff spelling, diff meaning

Ex, plain vs plane

Question 6

Syntax

fanum ta

Answer 6

The rules and structure that govern how words are arranged.

Ex. let’s eat grandma ! vs let’s eat, grandma

Question 7

Semantics

Answer 7

Meanings of words, phrases, and sentences.

Bank can mean 2 things depending on sentence

Ex. youre so sigma ohio gyatt

Question 8

Pragmatic

Answer 8

How context influences the meaning.

Question 9

Language is Rule Governed

Answer 9

Phonological, syntax, semantic, pragmantic

Question 10

Language is Symbolic

Answer 10

Relationship between thought, symbol, referent

Question 11

Effective Verbal Communication

Answer 11

Clarity, directness, vividness, appropriateness

Question 12

Kinesics

Answer 12

Body movements, gestures, facial expressions

Question 13

Haptics

Answer 13

Study of touch as a form of comm.

Question 14

Proxemics

Answer 14

How space is used in comm. + How comfy people feel w others in physical space

Question 15

Chronemics

Answer 15

Use of time in comm. (Punctuatlity, waiting, comedic timing, etc.)

Ex. being on time shows respect

Question 16

Paralanguage

Answer 16

Vocal qualities like tone, pitch, volume, speaking speed

Question 17

Posture

Answer 17

Yuh

Can mean comfort or nah

Question 18

Eye Contact

Answer 18

what do you think

Question 19

Facial Expression

Answer 19

ernmm

Question 20

Physiology

Answer 20

Physical reactions (sweating, blushing, heart rate)