Module 3 Quiz Flashcards
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Verbal refers to
Words written or spoken not orality
Phonological
Sound, system
Semantic system
System of word meanings
Synatic system
Enables you to put words into meaningful sentences.
Meanings are in
People
Bypassing
A pattern of communication occurring when the speaker and the listener miss each other with their meanings.
Types of bypassing
Different words, same meanings ; same words different meanings.
Denotation
The meaning found in a dictionary, the meaning that members of the culture assign to a word.
Connotation
The emotional meaning that specific speakers- listeners give to a word.
Snarl words
Highly negative ( she’s an idiot, he’s a pig, they are a bunch of racist)
Purr words
Highly positive ( she’s a sweetheart, he’s a dream, they’re the greatest)
The point of snarl and purr words
Purely connotative in meaning, they don’t describe people or events, they reveal the speakers feeling about people or events.
Language is blank and blank
Denotative and connotation
Meanings depend on
Context
Context can be
Cultural or gender based,
Principle of communication
Holds that any communication interaction, both parties will make an effort to help each other understand one another.
4 ideals of the principle of cooperation
The maxim of quality - truth, maxim of relation- relevant to conversation, maxim of manner- clear, brief, and meaningful pattern ( texting is a good example) Maxim of quantity- informative as possible
Principal of face saving
Holds that you should never embarrass anyone especially in public.
The principle of self denigration
Advises you to avoid taking credit for accomplishments and to minimize your abilities or talents in conversation. Also raise the image of those you are talking too.
Principle of peaceful relations
Holds that when you communicate, your primary goal is to maintain peaceful relationships.
How gender affects communication
Women are more polite, seek agreement, women are less direct in giving orders and men are more indirect in admitting an error or weakness.
Politeness
Consideration, regard for others as expressed verbally and nonverballly, interaction that follows the socially accepted rules for interpersonal interaction
Direct message
Speech in which the speaker states his or her intentions clearly and forthrightly
Indirect messages
Allow you to express a desire ejtbiut insulting or offending someone. Ex. Instead of this food tastes terrible, I just started my diet.