Communication Cycle

Front

Sender

Back

originates the message

Front

Receiver

Back

• to whom the message is relayed

Front

Message

Back

the information being relayed by the sender

Front

Feedback

Back

the response or lack of response sent Receiver to Sender as part of the communication continuum

Front

Verbal Communication

Back

communication with words

Front

Nonverbal Communication

Back

communication without words

Front

Rate

Back

how fast or slowly a speaker speaks

Front

Volume

Back

how loud or soft a speaker speaks

Front

Tone

Back

the attitude or mood of the words a speaker speaks

Front

Pitch

Back

how high or low the words are spoken