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