Definitions
The transmission of information
What is Communication
A smile, furrowed eyebrows, or questions expression
What is Facial Expressions
When we are angry, upset, or frustrated, this may raise, conveying that we are experiencing a strong emotion.
What is Pitch
This cannot be conveyed in written communication.
What is tone
These are some of the most commonly used platforms for visual communication
What are, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media
Transfer of information from one person to another without the use of words or spoken language.
What is Nonverbal Communication
The way in which a person is positioned for a conversation.
What is posture
Calm, professional, curt, short, and rude are examples of this aspect of verbal communication
What is Tone
The way in which a written communication is organized and presented.
What is Structure
True or False: All communications need to have visual aids to convey the message
False, in fact there are cases where it can distract from the message
The transfer of information using words and spoken language.
What is Verbal communication
A gentle touch on the arm, fidgeting with ones hands, "talking" with your hands
Gestures and physical touch
What we say, the words we choose and terminology we use are example of this
What is Content
This is achieved by fully explaining a topic or concept in communication.
What is Clarity
True or False: Written Communication is useless without Non-Verbal Communication
False, the two are not always related, but can be at times.
The transfer of information using words, sentences, and paragraphs.
What is Written Communication
Staring into someone's eyes during communication
What is eye contact?
Your best friend is speaking with a loud tone, high pitched tone, and is using informal, slang wording with a huge smile and grand hand gestures. What emotion is being conveyed?
What is Excitement (could also be called happines, joy, elation)
These are two of the most important aspects of written communication to ensure the information is being transferred accurately.
What is Spelling and Grammer
True or False: Verbal Communication is often benefited by non-verbal communication by adding specific context.
True, for example, if one says the fish was this big and shows the space between their hands for reference.
The transfer of information using charts, photographs, sketches, video, etc.
What is Visual Communication
Someone is shifting back and forth, refusing to look you in the eye, and has a smile that doesn't appear to be genuine. This is an example of
What is Non-verbal communication.
Your friend is using technical terminology you do not understand. You are getting frustrated with this. Name some clues your friend could pick on to understand that you are frustrated with them.
What is angry, curt, or short tone, as well as louder volume of speaking.
BONUS BONUS BONUS These attempts at humor can fall flat in written language without the added context of tone or facial expressions.
What are Jokes
Is this jeopardy game a form of communication?
What is YES!