Purposive Communication MIDTERM

Reclusion Perpetua

Latin for "life imprisonment"

Moslem

Muslim

Argumentative Speech

a persuasive speech; targets to alter the viewpoint already detained by the audiences

Expatriate

also referred to locally as "expat"; non-Filipino person who is temporarily residing in the Philippines for business or work purposes

Digital Storytelling

brins the ancient tradition of oral storytelling and new technologies together in a powerful, interdisciplinary learning process

Xerox

came from the copying process technically labeled as "xerography"

Consultant

came from the verb "consult"; the person whom an institution consults for expertise which it does not have in-house

Book, Comic, Magazine, Film, Web Series, Video Game Mediums

combination of media platforms for transmedia multimodal text

Promotional Posters, Campaign or Awareness Raising Posters, Information Report Posters

common poster types used in schools

Discourse

communication in speech and writing; a speech or piece of writing about a particular, usually serious subject

Adequacy and Consistency

communicator must be carefully take into account that the information to be communicated should be complete and adequate in all respect

Clarity

communicator should use such a language which is easy to understand

Gestural

concerns movement of the body, hands and eye, facial expressions, demeanors, and body language, and use of rhythm, speed, stillness and angles

Written/Linguistic

concerns spoken and written language through use of vocabulary, generic structure and grammar

Visual

concerns still and moving images through the use of color, saliency, page layouts, vectors, viewpoint, screen formats, visual symbols, shot framing, subject distance and angle, camera movement, subject movement

Spatial

concerns with environmental spaces and architectural spaces and use of proximity, direction, layout, position of organization of objects in space

Directness

contrasts with circumlocution, verbosity and indirectness

Ethos

credibility and character

Reading

critical component in the process of developing student knowledge of the meaning making resources available to multimodal authors

Fake Teeth

dentures

Aristotle

determined the components needed for persuasive speaking

Underdeveloped Countries

developing countries

Born Digital Stories

digital texts constructed through mix of modes including print, still image, moving image, sound and sometimes interactive gameplay

Standard English

does not have differences depending on the area or community; it is spoken in and is used in the same way through the world

Non-standard English

does not make use of complex terms and is sometimes missing the proper punctuation as well

Multimodal

dynamic convergence of two or more communication modes within the same text

Pathos

emotional bond with your listeners

Entertaining Speech

entertaining the audience

Feedback

essentially only in case of written communication and messages sent through messengers

Teacher talking to class

example of informative speech

Salesperson persuading a customer

example of persuasive speech

Slide Presentations, E-books, Blogs, E-posters, Web Pages, Social Media, Animation, Film, Video Games

examples of digital multimodal text

Slide Presentations, Animation, Book Trailers, Digital Storytelling, Live-Action Filmmaking, Music Videos, Various Web Texts, Social Media

examples of digital multimodal texts

Performance, Event

examples of live multimodal text

Image, Gesture, Music, Spoken Language, Written Languange

examples of multimodal

Books, Comics, Posters

examples of paper multimodal text

Comics, Picture Storybooks, Graphic Novels, Posters, Newspaper Aid, Brochures

examples of print-based multimodal texts

Dictionaries, Virtual Learning

examples of webtools

Modes and Meaning Systems

explores the key meaning-making systems we can use to create meaning

Euphenism

expression used in place of me that may be found offensive in suggest something unpleasant

Entertaining Speeches

favorite type of speech of the comedian

Written-Linguistic, Visual, Audio, Gestural, Spatial

five (5) broad semiotic or meaning systems

Inform, Imagine, Influence, Meet Social Expectations, Express Feelings

five (5) purposes for communication

Standard English

formal type of English language that is mostly spoken and written i government agencies and environments

Stat

from Latin "statinum", meaning immediately

Language

has different dialects and pronunciations in various areas where it is spoken depending on the culture and ways of people

Non-standard English

has word preferences depending on the area and the locals that it is spoken by

A Gem Carbonaceous

highly technical and scientific words for "diamond"

Pregnant

in the family way

Informative Speech

increase the receiver's knowledge and understanding of a subject; may also entertain or change beliefs

Persuasive Speeches

induce the audience to think, feel, or act in a manner selected by the speaker; widely used by politicians, periodical editors, sales agents and marketing strategists

Copyright and Attribution

information about how to ethically source and use digital materials responsibly

Obscure and Pompous words

irritating

Standard English

language that is used by educated speakers in their speeches, researches, interview or any other kind of public discourse

Bench Trial

lawyers converse with each other using this "legalese" for a trial without a jury

Logos

logical and rational argument

Short Films

made quite simply using the video recording capabilities of smartphones or a digital camera

Consult

meaning "to function as a consultant"

Intensify The Least Obvious

means that your writing/essay/speech as a declaration of new ideas, a fresh idea

Delete The Obvious

means to consider statements or passages that argue for or detail what you and your peers already assumed

CBC

medical shortcut for "complete blood count"

Mentally Retarded

mentally challenged

International News, Magazines, Reputable Journals

models that are used for formal written communication

Impromptu Speech

most common type of public speaking; speech that you have to make without much or any time to prepare

Paper, Digital, Live, Transmedia

multimodal text can be in these forms

Audio

music, sound effects, noises, ambient noise and silence through the use of volume, pitch and rhythm

Pompous Language

obscure meaning

Digital Story

one to three minutes in length, narrated in first person using your own voice

Lexical Change

open to changes in the form and use of English words

Technical or Specialized Terms

other terms one should avoid or use with care

Died

passed away

Handicapped

physically challenged

Integration

portrays that through communication the efforts of human resources of the organization should be integrated towards achievement of corporate objectives

Film-making

process of creating film

Music Video

selection of music videos which can be used as examples to demonstrate possibilities for student based production

Old People

senior citizens

Fax

short form for "facsimile" that means electronically transmitted

Extemporaneous Speech

speech that you have time for preparation and practice but will not be expected to read from a manuscript

Multimodal Literacy

strongly associated with the growth of digital communication technologies

Creating

the development and/or production of spoken, written or multimodal texts in print or digital forms; embedded literacy expectation across all disciplines

Attention

the message communicated must draw the attention of the receiver staff and endure action from him in the right perspective

Directness

the quality of being straightforward and concise; stating a main point early and clearly without embellishments or

Communication Network

the route through which the communication passes from sender to its receiver

Memorized Speech

the speech can sound stilled and too formal, delivery is too rapid like a written essay

Multimodal

the strategic use of two or more communication modes to make meaning

to Inform, to Persuade, to Entertain

three (3) general speech purposes

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

three (3) pillars of persuasion

Informative, Persuasive, Entertaining

three (3) types of speeches in terms of general speech purposes

Print-Based, Digital

types of multimodal text

Visual Knowledge

understanding how visual elements such as line, color, shape, texture, space, symbols, patterns and composition create meaning

Economy

unnecessary use of communication system will add to cost

Non-standard English

used in everyday life by anyone from a little kid to a 70 year old person with basic words that are common and easily understandable by the local community

Entertainment

used in its broadcast sense to include anything that stimulates a pleasurable response, whether humorous or dramatic

Webtools

used to enrich learner's vocabulary enrichment

Commercial Film Trailer

uses existing film footage and music to convey highlights or insight into key themes and is designed to hook potential viewers

Transmedia

using multiple delivery channels through a combination of media platforms all working as part of the story

Lexical Accuracy

using words appropriately and correctly in communication

Trailers

very short videos traditionally created to promote a film

Web texts or Blogs

website that contains online personal reflections, comments, and often hyperlinks, videos and photographs provided by the writer

General Health

wellness