Verbal Communication Flashcards
1
Q
What traits do you need to be an EFFECTIVE VERBAL COMMUNICATOR?
A
- clarity
- directness
- appropriateness
- vividness
2
Q
Define CLARITY in terms of language.
A
language that is grammatically correct and simple to avoid confusion
3
Q
What kind of words should you avoid to have clarity?
A
abstract
4
Q
Define DIRECTNESS in terms of language.
A
direct lol
5
Q
What should you avoid in order to be direct?
A
long and complicated sentences, passive voice, and highfalutin vocabulary
6
Q
Define APPROPRIATENESS in terms of language.
A
considering the audience, situational context, purpose, and personality
7
Q
Define VIVIDNESS in terms of language.
A
it helps listeners create mental images of what you wanna express
