1. Contexts of Communication Vocabulary

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What is mass communication?

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Sending messages to a large number of people, usually using the media.

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What ability is involved in group communication?

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Sharing meaning by transmitting verbal messages.

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What is a generation?

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A group of people born within a 25-year period.

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What is group communication?

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Three or more people communicating.

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What is nonverbal communication?

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An idea that's conveyed without words.

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What is interpersonal communication?

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Communication between two or more individuals.

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What is the role of feedback in communication?

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Feedback helps to clarify and improve understanding between communicators.

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What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?

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Verbal communication involves spoken or written words, while nonverbal communication involves gestures, body language, and facial expressions.

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What is a communication barrier?

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Any obstacle that prevents clear communication.

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What is active listening?

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Fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said.