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What is intrapersonal communication?
Which speech style is used privately among close family members?
What is the purpose of mass communication?
To communicate through media to a large audience
What type of speech act involves expressing feelings or emotional reactions?
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The act of uttering words is called a ______ act.
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What does the term 'nomination' refer to in conversation strategies?
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What is the primary role of the Speaker/Chairperson in a debate?
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Formal communication is typically two-way.
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A ______ act brings a change in the external situation.
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What is semantic avoidance?
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Which conversation strategy involves changing the subject of the conversation?
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Study Notes
Types of Communication
- Intrapersonal communication is communication with oneself.
- Interpersonal communication involves two or more people.
- Public communication is directed towards a group for informational or persuasive purposes.
- Mass communication uses media channels like television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.
Speech Styles
- Intimate speech is used with close family or individuals.
- Casual speech is used among peers and friends with slang and jargon.
- Consultative speech is formal and used in settings like classrooms.
- Formal speech is one-way and used in sermons or speeches.
- Frozen speech is unchanged over time and used in ceremonies.
Speech Acts
- Locutionary act is the act of uttering.
- Illocutionary act is the social function of what is said.
- Perlocutionary act is the resulting impact of what is said based on context.
Performatives
- Statements that perform an action by uttering them.
- Examples include "I now pronounce you husband and wife" or "You are fired!"
Illocutionary Acts
- Assertive expresses belief in the truth of a proposition.
- Directive tries to make the addressee perform an action.
- Commissive commits the speaker to future action.
- Expressive expresses feelings or emotional reactions.
- Declaration brings change in the external situation.
Conversation Strategies
- Nomination establishes a topic collaboratively.
- Restriction limits what can be said.
- Turn-taking manages who speaks.
- Topic control develops the topic cooperatively.
- Topic shifting moves from one topic to another.
- Repair addresses problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending.
- Termination ends a topic in a conversation.
Debate Roles
- Speaker/Chairperson: Presides, ensures rules are followed, and maintains order.
- President (Government): Opens the debate, presents the motion, and provides arguments in favor.
- Leader of the Opposition: Responds to the President, offers counterarguments, and critiques.
- Government Members: Support the President with additional arguments and evidence.
- Opposition Members: Strengthen the opposition's case by refuting government points.
- Whips: Ensure party discipline and summarize key points.
- Secretary/Clerk: Assists the Speaker and records the proceedings.
- Members of the Student Government: Speak for or against the motion and vote.
- Sergeant-at-Arms: Maintains security and enforces the Speaker's directives.
Importance of Context in communication
- Understanding the purpose and context ensures relevance and meaning.
- It helps communicate effectively.
Communication Impact
- Affects how we communicate, think, feel, and know.
Types of Communication Groups
- Intra: internal monologue.
- Inter: communication among people.
- Dyad: (2 people)
- Small Group: (3-12 people)
- Public: delivered in front of a group.
- Mass: exchange of information among a large number of people.
Context Impact on Communication
- Context affects how people communicate.
Oral Interpretation Techniques
- Help become a better communicator.
- Require awareness of how words form meaning and mood.
- Highlight the impact of words.
Classification of Speech Acts
- Assertive: expresses belief in the truth of a proposition.
- Directive: asks the addressee to perform an action.
- Commissive: commits the speaker to future action.
- Expressive: expresses feelings.
- Declaration: brings change in the external situation.
Language Development
- Coinage: creating new words to express an idea.
- Circumlocution: describing an object instead of naming it.
- Borrowing: using a word from a native language.
Communication Strategies
- Used to express oneself when there are language problems.
- Nomination: establishes a topic.
- Restriction: sets limitations for the speaker.
- Turn-taking: managing who speaks.
- Topic control: developing the topic cooperatively.
- Topic shifting: changing the conversational subject.
- Repair: correcting misunderstandings.
- Termination: signaling the end of a conversation.
### Semantic Avoidance
- Avoiding words that are similar to original ideas
Message Reduction
- Using less accurate or complete information.
Abandonment
- Discontinuing a communication attempt.
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This quiz explores various types of communication, including intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, and mass communication. It also covers different speech styles such as intimate and formal, along with key concepts of speech acts and performatives. Test your knowledge on these fundamental communication principles.
