Types of Communication

Question 1

What are the five (5) types of communication?

Answer 1

Verbal, Non-Verbal, Interpersonal, Group and Public.

Question 2

What is ‘Verbal Communication’ and what are some key features?

Answer 2

• Definition: Using words and language to convey a message.
• Key Features: Includes both spoken and written language. Clear articulation and appropriate language choices are critical.

Question 3

What is ‘Non-verbal Communication’ and what are some key features?

Answer 3

• Definition: Communicating without words, through body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and tone of voice.
• Key Features: Non-verbal cues can reinforce, contradict, or substitute verbal messages

Question 4

What is ‘Interpersonal Communication’ and what are some key features?

Answer 4

• Definition: Direct, face-to-face communication between two or more people.
• Key Features: Involves both verbal and non-verbal communication, and usually focuses on building personal relationships.

Question 5

What is ‘Group Communication’ and what are some key features?

Answer 5

• Definition: Direct, face-to-face communication between two or more people.
• Key Features: Involves both verbal and non-verbal communication, and usually focuses on building personal relationships.

Question 6

What is ‘Public Communication’ and what are some key features?

Answer 6

• Definition: Communication directed at a large audience.
• Key Features: Involves one sender delivering a message to a wide group of receivers.