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COMMM TESTIES
Big hairy test
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Communication
Undergraduate 2
02/05/2012

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Three ways to think about comm?
Definition
Action ( the sender ) , Interaction ( exchange)  , and transaction ( understanding between two or more )
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What are properties and effect?
Definition
the ability to go beyond.. example the finger, understanding the symbol and reacting to it.
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Meaning and making
Definition
the relationship between a symbol and how we interpret it, example the yellow ribbons changed its meaning.
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Representational vs. presentational.
Definition
representational is the facts, presentational is your particular version
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what are frames?
Definition
Frames are basic forms of knowledge that provide a definition of a scenario, either because both agree on the nature of the situation or because the cultural assumptions built into the interaction to give them a clue. ( they draw boundraries and pull our attention to certain spots )
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the five types of communication ?
Definition

1) Successful comm -- sent and interpreted intentionally

2) Miss comm -- sent intentionally but interpreted falsly

3) Accidental comm -- sent without intent understood well

4)Attempted comm -- sent but not received           

           5) falsly sent and misinterpreted.

Term
Launguage vs. Parole
Definition
launguage is the actual structure, ex grammer where parole is the way it is actually used with informal and gramatical errors.
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Polysemy
Definition
Multiple meanings for the same word.
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Sapir/Whorf hypothesis
Definition
you only think what you can say.
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Denotative
Definition
indicating something by pointing it out.
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Connotative
Definition
words that are associated with the original ex Cat is known as stealthy, independent, furry
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Intentionality
Definition
if the interpration of messages intentions .. ex you dork! but with a smile
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God vs. Devil terms
Definition

God terms are words that have a positive place in society

 

Devil terms are negatively placed words.

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What are the four functions of talk
Definition

Instrumental - reveals the goal ( Little bear )

Indexical - shows the relationship between the speakers.

Conversational - understanding lingo ( nessa )

Essential - the relationship will last ( crystal )

Term
Positive face wants
Definition
the need to be seen or accepted as a person
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negative face wants
Definition
the desire to not be treated as inferior.
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low code
Definition
saying things in a simple,informal  way ..ex dont eat here
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high code
Definition
the formal version of saying things .. ex no food or beverages allowed on this field.
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kenneth burkes pentad. (5)
Definition

1) scene (setting) = where

2) Angent (character) = who

3) Act (single event or story) = what

4) Agency (Plotline) = how

5) Purpose (outcome) = why

 

Term
Static
Definition
fixed, unchangable ex.. eye color
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Dynamic
Definition
Changable .. ex furniture in a room
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the seven ways non verbal comm works.
Definition

1) Symbolic

2) Guided by Rules(indexical)

3) Cultural

4) personal

5) Ambiguous

6) Less controlled

7) Continuous

Term
Leakage
Definition
nonverbal allows you to leak your true feelings,
Term
non verbal match ups
Definition
using non verbals to help support your verbal .. ex waving and saying hello
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Regulators
Definition
nonverbal actions that indicate to others how you want them to act or what you want them to do  ex. putting your books up to signal its the end of class.
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Proxemics
Definition
the study of the space and distance in comm.
Term
wt are the four buffer zones of proxemics?
Definition

intimate = contact - 18 inches .

 personal = 18 - 48 inches

social = 48 - 144 inches

public = 12 - 25 feet

Term
Kinesics
Definition
the movement that goes on during the course of the interaction.
Term
analyzing your audience
Definition
determine the best way to develope and maintain a relationship between seaker and audience and audience and material.
Term
while determining your purpose and thesis the 3 things you need are?
Definition

General purpose - basic objective ex. persuade or inform

 

Specific purpose - what exactly you want to achieve

 

Thesis statement - a summary of your entire speech focusing on a single idea.

Term
what are the three types of testamony?
Definition

personal - comes from oneself and by ones connection with the audience

 

Expert - comes from someone with special training

 

Lay - comes from someone without expertiece in a paticular area but who possesses experience in that area.

Term
What are the 6 rules for picking sources?
Definition

1) are the Unbiased? 

2) Editorial Review?

3) check Expertise

4) check Recency

5) Credibility of sources

6) credibility of Audience

Term
visual aids help enchance..
Definition

Audience understanding

 

Audience appreciation

 

Audience Retention( memory )

 

Attention and speaker credibility

Term
What are the four principles in organization and development
Definition

points principle - main points and sub points

 

Unity principle - speech and organizationthat helps you stay focused and supports thesis

 

Balance Principle - organization that helps give equal time to each point

 

Guidance Principle - guide and direct audience through the entire speech.

Term
Transitions
Definition
phrases or statements that connect the major parts or sections of the speech.
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Concrete words
Definition
represent tangible objects that can be experienced through sensory channels ( touch , taste, smell) and include real people and locations
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Abstract words
Definition
represent intangible objects that cannot be experienced through senses.
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known to unknown
Definition
connecting the known "a toster oven" to the unknown "a power plant" helps the audience understand better by relating it to something they understand.
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