How Does Spoken Language Differ from Written Communication Quiz

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What are the two forms of language used for communication?

Spoken and written forms of language.

What are the differences between spoken and written language?

Spoken language uses sounds and paralinguistic features, while written language uses symbols and typographical variety.

What paralinguistic features are available to the speaker but not to the writer?

Facial expressions, postural and gestural systems.

Who is the speaker face-to-face with?

The hearer. Signup and view all the answers

Who does the writer write for?

An absent reader who may be far away in space and time. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main building blocks of the classical communication model?

Addresser (sender), addressee (receiver), message, context, common code and channel. Signup and view all the answers

What is common to all theories of communication?

They state that communication involves action and each communicative act requires an addresser who sends a message to an addressee. Signup and view all the answers

What does each message require?

A context, it needs to be encoded into a certain language code and transmitted from the addresser to the addressee through a channel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between spoken and written language according to the text?

There is no simple, single way of demarcating the difference, and many factors need to be taken into account in describing the range of differences. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the classical communication model?

To provide a framework for understanding the process of communication. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the style of writing in detached texts and everyday casual conversation?

Detached texts tend to be more formal and explicit, while everyday casual conversation tends to be more involved interpersonally and implicit. Signup and view all the answers

How might a speaker deliberately attempt to sound 'writerly'?

By using a more formal and sophisticated language style. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the explicitness of formal written texts and informal everyday conversation?

Formal written texts tend to be more explicit, while informal everyday conversation tends to be more implicit and context dependent. Signup and view all the answers

Where is conversation typically created and produced?

Online, with little or no preplanning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of writing over conversation in terms of planning and revision?

Writing affords time for planning and revision, while conversation is typically produced in real time. Signup and view all the answers

How does the organisation of written discourse typically differ from that of conversation?

Written discourse typically reveals greater tightness or integration, while conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganised. Signup and view all the answers

What carries almost the entire burden of communication in written language?

The linguistic elements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone or perception of distancing oneself from casual conversation?

It is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in some way. Signup and view all the answers

What does written language have to make up for the absence of in speech situations?

The various paralinguistic features available in speech situations. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a type of text that might deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style?

A personal letter or email. Signup and view all the answers

Formal written texts tend to be more ______ than informal everyday conversation

explicit Signup and view all the answers

Conversation is typically created and produced ______ and received in real time

online Signup and view all the answers

Written language has to make up for the absence of ______ available in speech situations

various paralinguistic features Signup and view all the answers

In terms of organisation, written discourses typically reveal greater ______ or integration; conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganised

tightness Signup and view all the answers

Everyday casual ______, in contrast, tends to be very involved interpersonally

conversation Signup and view all the answers

Another feature is the tendency for formal written texts to be ______

deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style Signup and view all the answers

Writing is typically produced in one time and place and read in ______ time and place

another Signup and view all the answers

Written language has to make use of the linguistic system in such a way as to make up for the absence of the ______ available in speech situations

various paralinguistic features Signup and view all the answers

Conversation is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in some way if one ______ oneself from the talk

distances Signup and view all the answers

In making a speech or delivering a lecture, a speaker may purposely attempt to sound ______

writerly Signup and view all the answers

Spoken language makes use of sounds, while written language makes use of ____.

symbols Signup and view all the answers

The speaker has available the full range of ____ effects and facial expressions, denied to the writer.

voice quality Signup and view all the answers

The speaker is face-to-face with the hearer, while the writer writes for an absent reader who may be far away in ____ and time.

space Signup and view all the answers

The writer has ____ variety at his or her disposal.

typographical Signup and view all the answers

Communication involves action and each communicative act requires an addresser who sends a message to an ____.

addressee Signup and view all the answers

Each message requires a context, it needs to be encoded into a certain language ____ and transmitted from the addresser to the addressee through a channel.

code Signup and view all the answers

Addresser, addressee, message, context, common code, and channel thus form the main building blocks of the classical ____ model.

communication Signup and view all the answers

There is no simple, single way of demarcating the difference between spoken and written language, and many factors need to be taken into account in describing the range of ____.

differences Signup and view all the answers

The speaker has available postural and gestural systems, but these ____ features are denied to the writer.

paralinguistic Signup and view all the answers

While both spoken and written forms of language may be used for communication, their form and manner of use differ in many ____.

aspects Signup and view all the answers

Spoken language and written language have the same form and manner of use.

False Signup and view all the answers

The full range of voice quality effects and facial expressions are available to the writer.

False Signup and view all the answers

All theories of communication state that it involves action and requires an addressor and an addressee.

True Signup and view all the answers

Each message requires a context, language code, and channel in the classical communication model.

True Signup and view all the answers

There is a simple, single way of demarcating the difference between spoken and written language.

False Signup and view all the answers

The organization of written discourse is typically less integrated than conversation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Writing is typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place.

True Signup and view all the answers

Detached texts and everyday casual conversation have the same style of writing.

False Signup and view all the answers

The writer writes for an absent reader who may be far away in space and time in written communication.

True Signup and view all the answers

The tendency for formal written texts to be concise is a feature of written language.

True Signup and view all the answers

Formal written texts tend to be more implicit and context dependent than everyday casual conversation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Conversation is typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place; writing is produced and read in the same time and place.

False Signup and view all the answers

Written language has access to all of the same paralinguistic features as spoken language.

False Signup and view all the answers

Formal written texts typically reveal greater tightness or integration than conversation.

True Signup and view all the answers

Written language relies solely on linguistic elements to convey meaning.

True Signup and view all the answers

Informal everyday conversation tends to be more explicit than formal written texts.

False Signup and view all the answers

Detached style writing is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in casual conversation.

True Signup and view all the answers

Written texts may deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style.

True Signup and view all the answers

Conversation is typically received in real-time, while writing is not.

True Signup and view all the answers

Written discourse often appears fragmented and unorganized compared to conversation.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between spoken and written language?

Spoken language is face-to-face, while written language is for an absent reader. Signup and view all the answers

What does the classical communication model consist of?

Addresser, addressee, message, context, common code, and channel. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communication according to all theories?

To transmit information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the linguistic system used in written language compared to spoken language?

Written language uses symbols, while spoken language uses sounds. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of written language compared to spoken language?

Written language lacks facial expressions and gestures. Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for each communicative act according to all theories?

An addresser, a message, and an addressee. Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of written language over spoken language in terms of planning and revision?

Written language can be planned and revised more easily. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of communication according to all theories?

An action that involves a sender, a message, and a receiver. Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the context of written language compared to spoken language?

Written language is for an absent reader, while spoken language is face-to-face. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main paralinguistic features available to the speaker but not to the writer?

Facial expressions and gestures. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between detached style writing and everyday casual conversation?

Detached style writing tends to be more implicit and context dependent, while everyday casual conversation tends to be very involved interpersonally Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between written texts and conversation in terms of production and reception?

Conversation is typically created and produced online and received in real time, while written texts are typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of imitating a friendly, intimate conversational style in written texts?

To make the text more approachable and engaging Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the linguistic elements used in written language and spoken language?

Written language has to make up for the absence of various paralinguistic features available in speech situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the organisation of written discourse and conversation?

Written discourses typically reveal greater tightness or integration, while conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganised Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the production of conversation and written texts?

What is the difference between the explicitness of formal written texts and informal everyday conversation?

Formal written texts tend to be explicit, while informal everyday conversation tends to be more implicit and context dependent Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the production and reception of conversation and written texts?

What is the difference between the paralinguistic features available in speech situations and written language?

Written language has to make up for the absence of various paralinguistic features available in speech situations Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the style of detached texts and everyday casual conversation?

Detached texts are often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in casual conversation, while everyday casual conversation is perceived as more friendly and approachable Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language and Communication

There are two forms of language used for communication: spoken and written language.
The main difference between spoken and written language is that spoken language uses sounds, while written language uses visual symbols.

Differences between Spoken and Written Language

Spoken language makes use of paralinguistic features such as voice quality, facial expressions, postural, and gestural systems, which are denied to the writer.
The speaker is face-to-face with the hearer, while the writer writes for an absent reader who may be far away in space and time.
Written language has to make up for the absence of paralinguistic features available in speech situations.

Classical Communication Model

The classical communication model consists of addresser, addressee, message, context, common code, and channel.
Each message requires a context, it needs to be encoded into a certain language code and transmitted from the addresser to the addressee through a channel.
Communication involves action and requires an addresser who sends a message to an addressee.

Features of Written Language

Written language has to make use of the linguistic system in such a way as to make up for the absence of paralinguistic features available in speech situations.
Formal written texts tend to be more concise, explicit, and formal than informal everyday conversation.
Written language relies solely on linguistic elements to convey meaning.
Written discourse often appears more integrated and organized than conversation.

Features of Conversation

Conversation is typically created and produced in real-time, while writing is not.
Conversation is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic if one distances oneself from the talk.
Informal everyday conversation tends to be more implicit and context-dependent than formal written texts.
Conversation is often characterized by a more involved and interpersonal tone.

Purpose of Communication

The purpose of communication is to convey meaning and involve action.
All theories of communication state that it involves action and requires an addresser and an addressee.

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Questions and Answers

What are the two forms of language used for communication?

What are the differences between spoken and written language?

What paralinguistic features are available to the speaker but not to the writer?

Who is the speaker face-to-face with?

Who does the writer write for?

What are the main building blocks of the classical communication model?

What is common to all theories of communication?

What does each message require?

What is the difference between spoken and written language according to the text?

What is the purpose of the classical communication model?

What is the difference between the style of writing in detached texts and everyday casual conversation?

How might a speaker deliberately attempt to sound 'writerly'?

What is the difference between the explicitness of formal written texts and informal everyday conversation?

Where is conversation typically created and produced?

What is the advantage of writing over conversation in terms of planning and revision?

How does the organisation of written discourse typically differ from that of conversation?

What carries almost the entire burden of communication in written language?

What is the tone or perception of distancing oneself from casual conversation?

What does written language have to make up for the absence of in speech situations?

What is an example of a type of text that might deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style?

Formal written texts tend to be more ______ than informal everyday conversation

Conversation is typically created and produced ______ and received in real time

Written language has to make up for the absence of ______ available in speech situations

In terms of organisation, written discourses typically reveal greater ______ or integration; conversation often appears bitty, fragmented, and unorganised

Everyday casual ______, in contrast, tends to be very involved interpersonally

Another feature is the tendency for formal written texts to be ______

Writing is typically produced in one time and place and read in ______ time and place

Written language has to make use of the linguistic system in such a way as to make up for the absence of the ______ available in speech situations

Conversation is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in some way if one ______ oneself from the talk

In making a speech or delivering a lecture, a speaker may purposely attempt to sound ______

Spoken language makes use of sounds, while written language makes use of ____.

The speaker has available the full range of ____ effects and facial expressions, denied to the writer.

The speaker is face-to-face with the hearer, while the writer writes for an absent reader who may be far away in ____ and time.

The writer has ____ variety at his or her disposal.

Communication involves action and each communicative act requires an addresser who sends a message to an ____.

Each message requires a context, it needs to be encoded into a certain language ____ and transmitted from the addresser to the addressee through a channel.

Addresser, addressee, message, context, common code, and channel thus form the main building blocks of the classical ____ model.

There is no simple, single way of demarcating the difference between spoken and written language, and many factors need to be taken into account in describing the range of ____.

The speaker has available postural and gestural systems, but these ____ features are denied to the writer.

While both spoken and written forms of language may be used for communication, their form and manner of use differ in many ____.

Spoken language and written language have the same form and manner of use.

The full range of voice quality effects and facial expressions are available to the writer.

All theories of communication state that it involves action and requires an addressor and an addressee.

Each message requires a context, language code, and channel in the classical communication model.

There is a simple, single way of demarcating the difference between spoken and written language.

The organization of written discourse is typically less integrated than conversation.

Writing is typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place.

Detached texts and everyday casual conversation have the same style of writing.

The writer writes for an absent reader who may be far away in space and time in written communication.

The tendency for formal written texts to be concise is a feature of written language.

Formal written texts tend to be more implicit and context dependent than everyday casual conversation.

Conversation is typically produced in one time and place and read in another time and place; writing is produced and read in the same time and place.

Written language has access to all of the same paralinguistic features as spoken language.

Formal written texts typically reveal greater tightness or integration than conversation.

Written language relies solely on linguistic elements to convey meaning.

Informal everyday conversation tends to be more explicit than formal written texts.

Detached style writing is often perceived as unfriendly or problematic in casual conversation.

Written texts may deliberately imitate a friendly, intimate conversational style.

Conversation is typically received in real-time, while writing is not.

Written discourse often appears fragmented and unorganized compared to conversation.

What is the main difference between spoken and written language?

What does the classical communication model consist of?

What is the purpose of communication according to all theories?

What is the difference between the linguistic system used in written language compared to spoken language?

What is a disadvantage of written language compared to spoken language?

What is necessary for each communicative act according to all theories?

What is the advantage of written language over spoken language in terms of planning and revision?

What is the definition of communication according to all theories?

What is the difference between the context of written language compared to spoken language?

What are the main paralinguistic features available to the speaker but not to the writer?

What is the main difference between detached style writing and everyday casual conversation?

What is the difference between written texts and conversation in terms of production and reception?

What is the purpose of imitating a friendly, intimate conversational style in written texts?

What is the difference between the linguistic elements used in written language and spoken language?

What is the difference between the organisation of written discourse and conversation?

What is the difference between the production of conversation and written texts?