Questions and Answers
What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?
communicare
What is the primary purpose of persuasive speeches?
To convince the audience of a particular opinion
What is the main goal of informative speeches?
To provide information about a specific topic
What is the main characteristic of impromptu speeches?
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What is the primary function of communication according to the definition?
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What is the main difference between entertaining speeches and traditional speeches?
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What is the primary purpose of a debate speech?
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Which of the following is an example of a physical environment barrier to communication?
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What is the primary function of the linguistic mode of communication?
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What is the term for anything that makes communication less effective?
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Which mode of communication is focused on sound, including music, sound effects, and silence?
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What is the term for a type of public speaking that involves delivering a prepared but not memorized speech on a given topic?
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Study Notes
Communication
- Communication comes from the Latin word "communicare", meaning to share or to make common.
- It is defined as the process of understanding and sharing meaning.
- Communication helps build relationships by allowing us to share experiences, needs, and connect with others.
Speech
- Speech is a language that refers to the means of communication used by people.
- Three main types of speech:
- Informative speech provides information or teaches the audience about a specific topic.
- Persuasive speech helps to convince an audience that the speaker has the right opinion on a particular topic.
- Entertaining speech aims to amuse people and communicate emotions rather than giving facts and figures.
- Other types of speech:
- Motivational speeches aim to inspire an audience and give attendees the confidence to do something better or improve themselves.
- Impromptu speech is delivered without any prior preparation or rehearsal time.
- Manuscript speech involves writing down every word to be spoken during the speech.
- Debate speeches follow a certain set of rules and take place during a debate event.
- Extemporaneous speech involves delivering a prepared but not memorized speech on a given topic.
- Memorized speech involves committing an entire speech to memory.
Communication Barriers
- Communication barriers are anything that makes communication less effective.
- Types of communication barriers:
- Differences in language and culture
- Physical environment (location)
- Emotional and psychological conditions (health problems or strong emotions)
- Attitude (behavior or emotional response of an individual)
- Differences in perception (due to various beliefs and experiences)
Modes of Communication
- Visual mode: uses images and graphic design to convey concepts, messages, and information.
- Linguistic mode: relies on written and spoken language to convey thoughts, concepts, and information.
- Spatial mode: harnesses space and arrangement to convey meaning effectively.
- Aural mode: focuses on sound to convey messages through sounds and other sound devices.
- Gestural mode: includes movement, body language, facial expression, and physical proximity to convey meaning.
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