Types of Communication
One person communicating with many people
Public speaking
A book that contains synonyms, antonyms, and other words related to the word you are looking up
Thesaurus
What you say and how you say it
Message
The combination of all of your experiences in life
Field of experience
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
Communication that takes place because of visual signals
Nonverbal communication
The method you use to convey your message to an audience
Form
The visual and vocal clues that the audience gives to show either understanding or the lack of understanding
Feedback
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
The idea that you want to express
Content
Circumstances that threaten to remove attention from you and your message
Distractions
Repetitive gestures, verbal clutter (like, um, ah) are examples of...
Disturbing mannerisms
Communication you have with yourself inside your head
Intrapersonal
The dictionary definition combined with your own definition based on your experiences
Connotative meaning
Words that stand for ideas in our language
Verbal symbols
Where, when, why, and with whom your communication takes place. The setting.
Birds flying outside, curtain flowing in wind, etc. are examples of...
Extraneous movement
Speaking over radio, tv, newspaper, or online formats
Mass communication
The dictionary definition of a word
Denotation
Your speech and actions
Channels
Whomever you are communicating with
Audience
Communication is...
The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information that results in understanding