Functions of Nonverbal Language
Features of Verbal Language
Definitions
Adapting Language
Paralanguage
100
"Goes with" the verbal messages
What is complement?
100
Words stand for ideas, objects, actions, and feelings
What is Language is Symbolic?
100
Dictionary meaning of a word
What is Denotation?
100
Specialized vocabulary that relates to a certain field and is only understood by people in that field
What is Jargon?
100
Up and down the musical scale
What is Pitch?
200
"Highlights" the verbal message
What is emphasize?
200
Symbols and sounds, and how these symbols and sounds work together
What is Language is a System?
200
Rules and guidelines found in grammar books
What is Standard American English?
200
Recently coined words or old words used in a new way
What is Slang?
200
Create suspense or show uncertainty
What are Pauses?
300
"In place of" the verbal message
What is replaces?
300
Accepted by a large group of people
What is Language is Conventional?
300
Feelings associated with a word
What is Connotation?
300
Regional variation of language that differs from Standard American English in pronunciation, grammar, or word choice
What is Dialect?
300
"Uh" "Um" "Like"
What are vocalized pauses?
400
"Goes Against" the verbal message
What is contradicts?
400
Children learn symbolic meaning, apply rules, and understand more symbols than they use
What is Language is Learned?
400
Hiding how we truly feel
What is Masking?
400
Y'all, Ain't
What is and example of Dialect?
400
How fast or slow someone speaks
What is Rate?
500
Waving and Saying Hello
What is an example of Complementing the Verbal Message?
500
Google
What is an example of Language Changes?
500
Includes permanent elements, movable elements, and personal space
What is Space?
500
Shawty, Dawg
What is an example of Slang?
500
Saying something in a harsh or serious way
What is an example of Quality or Tone of Voice?
M
e
n
u