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Finals
Chapter 2
17
Communication
Undergraduate 2
05/11/2015

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confirm
Definition
to recognize, acknowledge, and express value for another person
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hearing
Definition
vibration of sound waves on our eardrums and the impulses then sent to the brain
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listening
Definition
process of giving thoughtful attention to another person's words and understanding what you hear
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interference
Definition
anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message
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listenable speech
Definition
speech that is considerate and delivered in an oral style
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considerate speech
Definition
speech that eases the audience's burden of processing information
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jargon
Definition
technical language used by a special group or for a special activity
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slang
Definition
informal nonstandard vocabulary, usually made up of arbitrarily changed words
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colloquialism
Definition
local or regional informal dialect or expression
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euphemism
Definition
word or phrase that substitutes an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
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gender-inclusive language
Definition
language recognizing that both women and men are active participants in the world
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culturally inclusive language
Definition
language that respectfully recognizes the differences among the many cultures in our society
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spotlighting
Definition
practice of highlighting a person's race or ethnicity (or sex, sexual orientation, physical disability, and the like) during a speech
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verbal clutter
Definition
extra words that pad sentences and claims but do not add meaning
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careful listener
Definition
listener who overcomes listener interference to better understand a speaker's message
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critical listener
Definition
listener who listens for the accuracy of a speech's content and the implications of a speaker's message.
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ethical listener
Definition
listener who considers the moral impact of a speaker's message on one's self and one's community
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