the means for sending communication

the process of sharing information by using symbols to send and receive messages

a person's age, religion, and national and ethnic background

formalized public speaking in which participants prepare and present speeches on opposite sides of an issue to determine which side has the stronger arguments

finding the meaning of verbal and nonverbal signals

an artistic form of communication in which a story dealing with human conflict is acted out on a stage

forms of mass communication, including radio, television, and video

the process of turning ideas and feelings into verbal and nonverbal signals

a return message

communication situations that people can prepare for ahead of time, such as interviews, group discussions, and debates

a face-to-face communication of a small number of people who meet for a specific purpose, such as to arrive at a decision, to brainstorm ideas, to share information, or to solve a problem.

a person's personality, interests, and aspirations.

the casual, unstructured situations in which most communication occurs

anything that gets in the way of clear communication