Purposive Communication Midterms Reviewer

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and principles from Purposive Communication lecture notes.

Effective Communication

The process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity.

Verbal Communication

The process of exchanging thoughts, ideas, and messages through the use of words or language.

Non-Verbal Communication

Communication without words, involving gestures, facial expressions, body movements, and eye contact.

Globalization

The increasing connectedness and interdependence of world cultures and economies.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication that takes place between two or more people.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with oneself using internal vocalization.

Message Mapping Tool

A tool for organizing and clarifying messages, using vertical and horizontal mapping.

Cultural Diversity

The presence of multiple cultural groups that can affect communication.

Components of Communication

Elements that include Context, Sender, Message, Medium, Receiver, and Feedback.

Barriers to Effective Communication

Challenges such as language, culture, personality, and medium of communication that can hinder understanding.

Speech Styles

Different ways of addressing an audience, including Intimate, Casual, Consultative, Formal, and Frozen styles.

Multimodal Texts

Texts that convey meaning through a combination of two or more modes such as visual and textual.

Types of Speech

Different categories of public speaking, including informative, demonstrative, persuasive, and entertaining speeches.

Audience Analysis

Considering the audience's information needs, technical background, cultural background, and gender.

Communication Aids

Tools designed to help those experiencing difficulty in speaking, including both aided and unaided communication systems.

Evaluating Messages

The process of critically assessing messages for effectiveness, relevance, and clarity.