First Quarterly Examination in Oral Communication in Context (Video Notes)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the notes on communication concepts, models, barriers, strategies, and delivery styles.

Feedback

A response from the receiver that indicates understanding, reception, or reaction to a message.

Channel

The medium through which a message is transmitted (e.g., Google Meet, email, face-to-face).

Sender

The source or person who encodes and transmits a message.

Receiver

The person or audience who decodes and interprets the message.

Barrier

Any obstacle that hinders effective communication.

Physical barrier

Barrier caused by tangible obstacles like noise, distance, or physical surroundings.

Language barrier

Obstacle from differences in language, jargon, or terminology that the audience cannot understand.

Attitudinal barrier

Barrier stemming from attitudes such as bias or prejudice that hinder listening.

Physiological barrier

Barrier arising from hearing or physical impairments.

Psychological barrier

Barrier from emotional or mental states that affect communication.

Cultural barrier

Barrier due to differences in values, beliefs, or social norms across cultures.

Concreteness

Strategy emphasizing specific details, examples, and precise information.

Completeness

Strategy ensuring all necessary details are included for understanding.

Conciseness

Strategy using brief, essential information without unnecessary words.

Consideration

Strategy showing respect for the audience's feelings, background, and situation.

Control (function)

A function of communication that manages or regulates others’ behavior.

Motivation (function)

A function that encourages action, interest, or engagement.

Social Interaction (function)

Use of communication to build or maintain social relationships.

Information Dissemination (function)

Sharing or spreading information to others.

Emotional Expression (function)

Communicating feelings such as happiness, anger, or sympathy.

Linear model of communication

One-way communication with a sender and receiver and little or no feedback.

Interactive model of communication

Two-way process with feedback and back-and-forth exchange.

Transactional model of communication

Simultaneous sending and receiving; context and noise influence message meaning.

Turn-taking

Strategy to ensure orderly speaking by allowing one person to talk at a time.

Nomination (in discussion)

Strategy to nominate or select someone to speak next.

Restriction (in discussion)

Strategy to limit who can speak or topics in a discussion.

Topic Control

Ability to steer discussion to specific topics.

Topic Shifting

Moving from one topic to another in conversation.

Mass Communication

Communication aimed at large audiences through media technology.

Dyad Communication

Communication between two individuals.

Small Group Communication

Communication within a small group of people.

Public Speaking

Oral presenting to a public audience with purpose to inform, persuade, or entertain.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication between people in close personal relationships.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication within oneself (internal thought processes).

Speech act

A communicative action that conveys a message, authority, or intent.

Locutionary act

The actual utterance—the form and content of what is said.

Illocutionary act

The intended function of an utterance (e.g., request, promise).

Perlocutionary act

The effect an utterance has on the listener (e.g., persuade, convince).

Frozen speech style

Highly formal, ceremonial language used in special occasions.

Formal speech style

Standard, professional language used in formal settings.

Intimate speech style

Casual, emotionally close language used in private relationships.

Consultative speech style

Semi-formal, two-way style with audience participation.

Proxemics

Study of how people use space in communication.

Kinesics

Study of body language and gestures in communication.

Chronemics

Study of how time affects communication and perception.

Paralanguage

Vocal qualities such as pitch, rate, and tone that accompany speech.

Silence (nonverbal)

Intentional or unintentional pauses that convey meaning.

Memorized delivery

Delivering a speech from memory without notes.

Manuscript delivery

Reading a speech from a written text.

Impromptu delivery

Speaking with little or no preparation.

Extemporaneous delivery

Speaking with notes and outline, but without full text.

Appropriateness

Using language suitable for the context, audience, and purpose.

Ethics in verbal communication

Principles of honesty, respect, and responsibility when speaking.

Vividness

ability to evoke clear mental images through language.

Brevity

Conciseness; expressing much with few words.

Clarity

Clear, easily understood expression.