Quizizz on Communication Models

What are communication models?

• Theories explaining how communication works

• Devices used for communication

• Languages used in communication

• Barriers to effective communication

Who was Roman Jakobson?

• A) A Russian-born linguist and literary theorist

• B) An American scientist

• C) A French philosopher

• D) A German artist

What is the role of the addresser in Jakobson's model?

• Receiver of the message

• Sender of the message

• Channel of the message

• Form of the message

In Jakobson's model, what does 'context' refer to?

• The idea to be expressed

• The situation in which the message was given

• The channel

• The form of the message

What is the phatic function in Jakobson's model of language?

• It refers to the use of language to express emotions.

• It is the use of language to establish or maintain social relationships.

• It involves the use of language to convey information.

• It is the use of language to influence the behavior of others.

What is the cognitive function in Jakobson's model?

• Expressing of feelings

• Sharing information or facts

• Trying to influence a listener

What is the emotive function in Jakobson's model?

• Sharing information or facts

• Expressing of feelings

• Trying to influence a listener

The phatic function in Jakobson's model is primarily concerned with which aspect of communication?

• Establishing and maintaining social relationships

• Conveying information

• Expressing emotions

• Providing instructions

What is synchronic linguistics?

• The study of language development over time.

• The study of a language at a specific point in time, usually the present, without considering its historical development.

• The study of language sounds and their meanings.

• The study of language in relation to society.

In Saussure's model, where is the starting point of the speech circuit?

• The brain of the speaker

• The ear of the listener

• The vocal cords of the speaker

• The mouth of the speaker