1. English 10
Communication

2. Communication
Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages in order to share meaning.

3. we need to communicate to fulfill our needs:
Physically
Socially
Psychologically
(emotional and mental needs)

4. Five functions of communication:
to inform
to express feelings
to express imagination
to perform social rituals
to persuade

5. Terms to know:
Feedback
The receiver tells you in some way how accurately he or she received your message.
RESPONSE
Channel
The means through which a message is transmitted.

6. Encoding
Selecting the best message and channel to make your point.
Decoding
The receiver’s filtering process.

7. Describes the breakdowns in accurate communication.
Interference
Describes the breakdowns in accurate communication.
COMMUNICATION

8. Two types of interference
External
Blocks the sender’s message from reaching the receiver ( something in the environment).
Internal
Exists within the communicators.

9. Communication Model – Receiver Sender Message Feedback Interference
Hi baby!
Feedback
Hi cutie pie!
Want to go to the game with me?
Interference

10. Types of speeches Impromptu Manuscript speech Memorized Extemporaneous
Speaking on the spur of the moment (without formal presentation or preparation).
Manuscript speech
Written out word for word.
Memorized
Requires you to memorize the speech and deliver it word for word without notes.
Extemporaneous
You prepare, outline, and practice then deliver using a few notes.

11. Vocal Characteristics
Pitch
The highness or lowness of a voice.
Rate
How quickly or slowly you speak.
Volume
The loudness or softness of your voice.
Quality
The overall sound of your voice.

12. This is a common problem among speakers.
Vocalized pauses
This is a common problem among speakers.
People fill in periods of silence with -
“ah”
“um”
“you know”
“okay”
“like”

13. Speech anxiety  
Speech anxiety is getting nervous when you speak in public.

14. of Americans is public speaking.
The biggest fear of
42%
of Americans is public speaking.

15. THE END!