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WorksheetsBSCM 102 Test 1
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 22mins
The process of understanding and sharing meaning.
exchange
transfer
communication
decoding
The person or entity that imagines, creates and sends the message or information.
source
channel
receiver
decoder
The message is given a format in words, pictures or actions that represent the idea being conveyed.
coding
encoding
decoding
translating
The stimulus or meaning produced by the source for the receiver or audience.
code
message
channel
feedback
The means by which a message or messages travel between source and receiver.
sender
message
transmission
channel
The person who acquires the message from the source, analyzes and interprets the message.
messenger
receiver
interpreter
communicator
Intentional or unintentional response that is composed of messages the receiver returns to the source.
response
answer
feedback
interpretation
Interpreting and trying to make sense of the message.
interpretation
communication
decoding
encoding
Involves the setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved.
environment
surroundings
mood
context
The atmosphere, physical and psychological, where you send and receive messages.
context
environment
mood
surroundings
Views communication as a process in which the actions often happen at the same time, the source and receiver play both roles simultaneously.
Communication strategy
Transactional model of communication
ethical communication
Constructivist model of communication
Communication within oneself that is often called self-talk, involves one person, and is normally positive but can be negative also.
interpersonal communication
group communication
intrapersonal communication
public communication
Makes a clear statement about the topic and establishes a relationship with the audience.
primary message
conclusion
introduction
auxiliary message
Govern the order of words in a sentence.
semantic rules
grammatical rules
syntactic rules
contextual rules
Refer to the unintentional content, both verbal and nonverbal, that may influence the audience's interpretation.
Primary message
Introduction
Residual message
Secondary message
Govern meaning and word choice according to context and social custom.
syntactic rules
communication rules
contextual rules
semantic rules
Govern the meaning of words and how to interpret them.
contextual rules
semantic rules
syntactic rules
grammatical rules
Refer to the intentional and unintentional ways a primary message is communicated including vocal inflection, gestures and posture.
Auxiliary messages
Residual messages
Primary messages
Secondary messages
Used to capture the awareness and interest of the audience.
Introduction
Attention statement
Residual message
Primary message
Provides the audience with a sense of closure by summarizing the main points and relating them to the overall topic.
Context
Introduction
Conclusion
Body
When engaging in (a) communication, this involves sending a single message to a large audience without the option to tailor to a specific audience.
In (a) communication, a small number of people engage in a conversation.
One person speaks to a group of people when (a) communication is taking place.
Also called noise, (a) is anything that blocks, changes or detracts the source's intended meaning of the message.
The study of meaning in language is called (a) .
A person may use (a) language to imply that one gender is superior to another.
When one uses a (a) , it is an occupation-specific language used in a given profession.
Match the following terms and definitions:
A once-clever word or phrase that has lost its impact through overuse.
Cliché
An occupation-specific language used by people in a given profession.
Jargon
Language used in informal contexts that includes existing or newly invented words to take the place of standard or traditional words.
Slang
Involves substituting an acceptable word for an offensive, controversial, or unacceptable one that conveys the same or similar meaning.
Euphemisms
The deliberate use of words to disguise, obscure, or change meaning.
Doublespeak
Describe any THREE contexts of communication and elaborate on/explain the one you use the most.
According to Evan Carmichael's video, what are FOUR ways to make people respect you immediately?
For the presentation you are making on your topic of choice, explain what your primary messages will be, your possible secondary messages and the residual message you will leave with your audience.
Suggest TWO ways you can improve verbal communication.
