Effective Communication Reviewer

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key communication concepts, multimodal texts, active listening, teamwork, and note-taking styles from the Effective Communication reviewer.

Communication Purposes

The different goals served by messages, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or instruct.

Audience Awareness

The practice where effective communicators adjust their tone, vocabulary, and approach depending on who they are speaking to.

Persuasive Messages

Communication that motivates, convinces, and influences others, often utilizing emotional appeal, logic, and credibility to create urgency or connect with feelings.

Career Pitch "Hook"

The part of an introduction or career pitch that captures attention immediately and makes listeners want to know more about you or your message.

Multimodal Texts

Texts that combine two or more modes—such as text, image, sound, or layout—to communicate meaning, with examples including social media posts, posters, and videos.

Critical Reading

A deeper analysis that goes beyond surface meaning to examine how visuals, words, and design work together to shape understanding.

Outline Notes

A note-taking style that shows the hierarchy of ideas.

Cornell Notes

A note-taking style that uses cue and notes columns for review.

Mind Map

A note-taking style that visualizes connections between concepts.

Keywords

A note-taking style that focuses on essential terms to assist with organizing and recalling information.

Academic Listening

Active listening that entails focusing during lectures, filtering distractions, and identifying key points to improve comprehension, memory, and performance.

Teamwork

A collaborative dynamic relying on communication, cooperation, and respect, where challenges are resolved through active listening and shared responsibility.

Informative Message

A message that is factual and direct in its presentation.