Communication Type Examples

Example: Having a discussion with a book club.

• Small Group Communication

• Mass Communication

• Interpersonal Communication

• Intrapersonal Communication

Example: Thinking about what you want to have for lunch today.

• Intrapersonal Communication

• Public Communication

• Interpersonal Communication

• Mass Communication

Example: Giving a commencement speech for your college.

• Public Communication

• Mass Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Organizational Communication

Example: Discussing what movie to watch with your partner.

• Interpersonal Communication

• Intrapersonal Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Mass Communication

Example: A documentary discussing the importance of recycling.

• Mass Communication

• Public Communication

• Organizational Communication

• Small Group Communication

Example: A superintendent sending an email about school attendance out to teachers in their area.

• Organizational Communication

• Public Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Mass Communication

Example: Posting an improvised dance to a song on TikTok.

• Mass Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Public Communication

• Organizational Communication

Example: Giving your brother the silent treatment after an argument.

• Interpersonal Communication

• Intrapersonal Communication

• Public Communication

• Small Group Communication