Elements of Communication

Communication is more than just talking face to face.

• True

• False

Communication is always a ______ way process.

Of the following which is not a nonverbal communication?

• eye contact

• verbally talking

• arms crossed

• nail biting

Is email a method of communication?

• Yes

• No

What is the primary purpose of communication?

• To send messages between senders and receivers

• To establish contact between senders and receivers

• To use technology

• To sell commodities

When the person receiving a message interprets it the same way the sender meant it, it is __________________ communication.

• good

• misunderstood

• effective

• confusing

Our facial expressions, tone of voice, movement, appearance, eye contact, gestures, and posture are called ________________ communication.

These are the information, ideas,or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions. (Element)

This is the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message.

These are the medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or non-verbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed.