Exploring Communication Forms

What is verbal communication?

• Written communication through text

• Body language and gestures to express ideas

• Non-verbal cues used in communication

• Verbal communication is the use of spoken language to convey information and express thoughts.

Define oral communication.

• Written communication through emails and texts.

• Non-verbal cues like body language and gestures.

• The use of visual aids in presentations.

• Oral communication is the verbal exchange of information and ideas using spoken language.

List two advantages of oral communication.

• Limited audience reach.

• Increased chances of miscommunication.

• Lack of visual aids.

• 1. Immediate feedback and clarification. 2. Personal connection and relationship building.

What is one disadvantage of oral communication?

• Enhanced emotional connection between speakers.

• Misunderstandings due to lack of clarity.

• Increased efficiency in message delivery.

• Greater retention of information compared to written communication.

Explain the writing process in written communication.

• The writing process includes prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

• Brainstorming, outlining, and publishing only

• Drafting, editing, and ignoring feedback

• Prewriting, drafting, and submitting without review

What is non-verbal communication?

• Non-verbal communication is the process of conveying messages without spoken or written words.

• Sharing information through visual art

• Communication using only written words

• Expressing emotions through music

Define kinesics and give an example.

• An example of kinesics is crossing one's arms, which can indicate defensiveness or discomfort.

• Nodding head to indicate agreement, which signifies understanding.

• Sitting with legs crossed, which suggests relaxation.

• Waving hands to greet someone, which shows friendliness.

What does oculesics study?

• Oculesics is the study of hand gestures and body language.

• Oculesics studies eye behavior and eye-related nonverbal communication.

• Oculesics studies the impact of sound on communication.

• Oculesics focuses on the psychological effects of color.

How does haptics influence communication?

• Haptics influences communication by providing non-verbal cues that enhance emotional expression and message reinforcement.

• Haptics is irrelevant in face-to-face interactions and only matters in digital communication.

• Haptics only affects physical touch and has no impact on communication.

• Haptics is primarily used in written communication to convey messages.

What role does clothing play in non-verbal communication?

• Clothing has no impact on communication.

• Clothing only serves a practical purpose.

• Clothing plays a crucial role in non-verbal communication by conveying identity, status, and emotions.

• Clothing is irrelevant to personal identity.