Types of Communication
One person communicating with many people
Public speaking
The dictionary definition combined with your own definition based on your experiences
Connotative meaning
Circumstances that threaten to remove attention from you and your message
Distractions
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Thesaurus
Chairs are uncomfortable, the room is hot, everyone is tired, etc. are examples of...
Physical discomfort
Speaking in front of approximately 4 to 12 people
Small group communication
The dictionary definition of a word
Whomever you are communicating with
Audience
Communication that takes place because of visual signals
Nonverbal communication
Coughing, squeaking chairs, construction work outside are examples of...
Unexpected sound
Communication between 2-3 people
Interpersonal communication
Words that manipulate or carry a highly negative or positive connotation
Value laden words
Where, when, why, and with whom your communication takes place. The setting.
Communication that takes place because of verbal signals
Verbal communication
Repetitive gestures, verbal clutter (like, um, ah) are examples of...
Disturbing mannerisms
Communication you have with yourself inside your head
Intrapersonal
The visual and vocal clues that the audience gives to show either understanding or the lack of understanding
Feedback
The method you use to convey your message to an audience
Form
Words that stand for ideas in our language
Verbal symbols
Birds flying outside, curtain flowing in wind, etc. are examples of...
Extraneous movement
Speaking over radio, tv, newspaper, or online formats
Mass communication
The combination of all of your experiences in life
Field of experience
What you say and how you say it
Message
Your speech and actions
Channels
Communication is...
The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information that results in understanding