Glossary<\/h2>\nAuxiliary<\/strong> - Auxiliary messages refer to the intentional and unintentional ways a primary message is communicated. This may include vocal inflection, gestures and posture, or rate of speech that influences the interpretation or perception of your message.\nConnotative<\/strong> - The connotative meaning is often not found in the dictionary but in the community of users itself.\nContext<\/strong> - Contextual rules govern meaning and word choice according to context and social custom.\nDenotative<\/strong> - The denotative meaning is the common meaning, often found in the dictionary.\nDoublespeak<\/strong> - Doublespeak is the deliberate use of words to disguise, obscure, or change meaning.\nEuphemism<\/strong> - A euphemism involves substituting an acceptable word for an offensive, controversial, or unacceptable one that conveys the same or similar meaning.\nJargon<\/strong> - Jargon is an occupation-specific language used by people in a given profession.\nLanguage<\/strong> - A system of symbols, words, and\/or gestures used to communicate meaning.\nOffensive Language<\/strong> - Some language is offensive and has no place in the workplace.\nPrimary<\/strong> - Primary messages refer to the intentional content, both verbal and nonverbal. These are the words or ways you choose to express yourself and communicate your message.\nSecondary<\/strong> - Primary messages refer to the intentional content, both verbal and nonverbal. These are the words or ways you choose to express yourself and communicate your message.\nSemantics<\/strong> - Semantic rules govern the meaning of words and how to interpret them (Martinich, 1996)\nSlang<\/strong> - The use of existing or newly invented words to take the place of standard or traditional words with the intent of adding an unconventional, nonstandard, humorous, or rebellious effect.\nSyntax<\/strong> - Syntactic rules govern the order of words in a sentence.\nTriangle of Meaning<\/strong> - A model of communication that indicates the relationship among a thought, symbol, and referent and highlights the indirect relationship between the symbol and referent.\nAdditional Resources<\/h2>\nToastmasters International \u2013 Public speaking tips:\u00a0https:\/\/www.toastmasters.org\/resources\/public-speaking-tips<\/a>\n\nHarvard psychology professor Steven Pinker is one of today\u2019s most innovative authorities on language. Explore reviews of books about language Pinker has published. http:\/\/stevenpinker.com\/taxonomy\/term\/4265<\/a>\n\nThe \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech by Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most famous speeches of all time. View it on video and read the text. http:\/\/www.americanrhetoric.com\/speeches\/mlkihaveadream.htm<\/a>\n\nVisit Goodreads and learn about one of the most widely used style manuals, The Chicago Manual of Style. http:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/book\/show\/103362.The_Chicago_Manual_of_Style<\/a>\nChapter References<\/h2>\nAll images used in this chapter (unless otherwise indicated) are licensed CC 0 from Pixabay.com\n
Hayakawa, S. I., & Hayakawa, A. R. (1990). Language in thought and action<\/em>. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.<\/p>\nOdgen, C., & Richards, I. (1932). The meaning of meaning: A study of the influence of language upon thought and of the science of symbolism<\/em>. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace World.<\/p>\nPearson, J., & Nelson, P. (2000). An introduction to human communication: Understanding and sharing<\/em>. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.<\/p>","rendered":"![\"image](\"https:\/\/dev.pressbooks.network\/app\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/03\/image7-150x150-1.png\")
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Hayakawa, S. I., & Hayakawa, A. R. (1990). Language in thought and action<\/em>. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.<\/p>\n Odgen, C., & Richards, I. (1932). The meaning of meaning: A study of the influence of language upon thought and of the science of symbolism<\/em>. New York, NY: Harcourt Brace World.<\/p>\n Pearson, J., & Nelson, P. (2000). An introduction to human communication: Understanding and sharing<\/em>. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.<\/p>","rendered":" <\/p>\n Returning to Abe\u2019s desire to learn more about informal conversation with colleagues in a Canadian context, what have you learned about language and communication that might help you be a good support for Abe\u2019s learning?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\nCheck Your Knowledge<\/h2>\n
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