Key Concepts to Know - Media & Communication

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What is media convergence?

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When different types of media (like newspapers and videos) merge onto one platform.

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Communication is the process of using ______ to create meaning.

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messages

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A message can be ______ or nonverbal.

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verbal

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Encoding is turning your thoughts into a ______.

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message

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Feedback is the response sent back to the speaker—it is not the ______.

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channel

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Channel is how a message travels (voice, text, video, etc.).

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True

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Example of intrapersonal communication:

• Talking to yourself
• Talking to a group
• Addressing an audience
• Media-based communication

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Talking to yourself

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Interpersonal/Dyadic communication refers to:

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One-on-one conversation.

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Small group communication involves how many people?

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3–12 people

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Public communication is when one person addresses an ______.

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audience