Levels of Communications
Writings to Papers
States
The Press
Definitions
100

Speaking to a friend one on one.

Interpersonal Communications

100

What was the earliest form of the written language? 

Pictograph

100

What state is Hollywood in? 

California

100

It’s one of the most respected papers on the West Coast

LA Times 

100

How we send and transfer information

Communications

200

Going to a protest to see a powerful guest artist.

Public speaking  

200

These people used to inscribe books in a scriptoria? They are also called scribes.

Monks

200

What state in the United States was the first to publish a newspaper?

Massachusetts

200

“The Grey Lady”

The New York Times 

200

“Simply technological tools used to transmit the messages of mass communication.”

Mass Media

300

The most prevalent form of communications. Conversations and interactions we have with the self.

Intrapersonal Communication

300

This type of paper was one of the worst to use in the history of man kind. 

Parchment paper

300

What state was hip hop born? 

Bonus 100 points if you can name the city.

New York 

Bronx

300

Papers that focus on smaller audiences/groups within the community such as LGBTQIA, religious, military, or senior community papers.

Alternative Papers 

300

When the audience cannot receive the message

Noise

400

This type of communication is the pinnacle of the communication pyramid. It uses technology to send messages to a large group or audience.

Mass Communications

400

Each letter represents individual sounds. 

Alphabet / Sound Based Alphabet

400

What state did Turner move to, to fix his financial troubles?

Georgia

400

An inexpensive, widely circulated paper that became popular in the 19th century. They were the first American media to be supported primarily through advertising revenue. 

Penny Press

400

 DAILY DOUBLE!!! 

A theory that suggests that people want to see themselves as holding a majority opinion and will therefore remain silent if they perceive that they hold a minority opinion.

Spiral of Silence

500

DAILY DOUBLE!!!

Examples facial expressions, gestures, body language, and personal appearance. 

Non Verbal Communication

500

DAILY DOUBLE!! 

What were the two cultural changes in American history with the invention of the typemold and the printing press?

Standardized English language and books.

500

The first telegraph was placed in Washington DC and it was connected to what state? 

Bonus 100 points if you can tell me the city within the state. 

Maryland 


 Baltimore

500

Daily Double!!! 

The oldest and biggest gay weekly paper in the country.

The Washington Blade

500

When it comes to big media corporations who are the "new players"? (3)

- Comcast/NBC Universal 

- Google 

- Apple 

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