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What role does the sender play in communication?
What role does the sender play in communication?
- The set of signs being transmitted.
- The medium used to transmit the message.
- The one who receives and interprets the message.
- The person creating the message. (correct)
Which of the following best describes the channel in communication?
Which of the following best describes the channel in communication?
- The individual interpreting the message.
- The system of signs shared by sender and receiver.
- The circumstances surrounding communication.
- The medium that carries the message. (correct)
What is meant by 'productivity' in the context of human language?
What is meant by 'productivity' in the context of human language?
- The capacity to form an infinite number of unique messages. (correct)
- The ability to communicate only about present circumstances.
- The use of minimal units to convey complex meanings.
- The restriction to a fixed set of signals.
In which property of human language does the ability to discuss past or future events fall under?
In which property of human language does the ability to discuss past or future events fall under?
What is the primary function of the code in communication?
What is the primary function of the code in communication?
How does context influence communication?
How does context influence communication?
Which statement describes the concept of 'duality of structure'?
Which statement describes the concept of 'duality of structure'?
What characteristic of verbal communication allows it to be both innate and culturally transmitted?
What characteristic of verbal communication allows it to be both innate and culturally transmitted?
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Elements of Communication
- Message: The information being conveyed.
- Sender: The person creating the message.
- Receiver: The person who receives and interprets the message.
- Channel: The medium used to transmit the message, such as sound or visual signals.
- Code: The system of signs used to communicate, such as language or traffic signals.
- Context: The surrounding circumstances influencing communication.
Verbal Communication
- Uses language as a code to transmit information.
- A natural human ability, learned through culture.
- Allows for free and complex communication.
Properties of Human Language
- Duality of Structure: Meaning is built using minimal units (sounds or morphemes) that are combined to create complex messages.
- Productivity: Human language allows for an infinite number of unique messages, not limited to a fixed set of signals like some animal communication systems.
- Displacement: Allows for communication about things absent in time or place, unlike other systems tied to the immediate environment.
Communication and Context
- Context plays a crucial role in determining the meaning of communication.
- The same message can have different meanings based on surrounding circumstances.
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