S.Y.W.T.B.A.I. CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
This is complex and imprecise, linked to culture, the principled way relationships are formed and maintained; and transactional (multi-directional).
What is communication?
This is the “Why” of message construction.
What is the goal?
This is the “who” and “where” of message construction.
What is the context?
The deliberate use of words, signs or phrases that can be interpreted in more than one way in order to mislead someone.
What is equivocal language?
The use of socially acceptable terms and phrases in place of blunt, descriptive ones.
What is euphemistic language?
This refers to degrees of imprecision in communication. The less specific something is, the more _____ it is.
What is abstract language?
A statement in which the person or thing performing the action is not overtly stated.
What is passive voice?
All languages have _____ that allow speakers to modify the language in order to convey levels of formality or degree of familiarity between participants.
What is register?
A _____ text is one that is the same each time it is rendered. I.e. The national anthem, The Lord’s Prayer, etc.
What is Frozen (Register)?
The ______ register refers to the type of language used when one speaker addresses a fairly large group of listeners, with virtually no turn-taking or linguistic interaction between the speaker and the audience.
What is Formal (Register)?
When ______ register is used, one of the individuals involved in the interchange has “expert” status or an enhanced command of the topic at hand, yet there is a desire to interact with the listener or audience to confirm that communication has taken place.
What is Consultative (Register)?
When _____ or ______ register is used the participants involved have equal status. This typically involves neighbors with neighbors, church members with church members, etc.
What is informal or casual register
______ register refers to communication exchanges that take place between individuals who have a shared history or experiential base that influences the communication dynamics.
What is Intimate register?
