Title: CST Vocab Author: Chrfrhr Pastebin link: http://pastebin.com/T5PYzmT5 First Edit: Monday 29th of August 2016 04:58:34 PM CDT Last Edit: Monday 29th of August 2016 04:58:34 PM CDT Language- a set of commonly used symbols we use to communicate Communication- getting a signal or message between the sender and receiver and validating it with feedback Speech- words used orally Verbal communication- communication using words Vocal communication- oral utterances which have meaning but are not words Oral- from the mouth Aural- pertains to listening or hearing Syntax- The order of words Semantics- Word meaning Enunciation- Pronouncing words in a clear and concise manner antithesis- opposites placed side by side in a comparison Intrapersonal communication- your internal monologue Transactional communication- you are always sending and receiving information Communication competence- the ability to adjust whatever it is to get the message across. Characteristics of competence- Having a wide range of behaviors and the ability to select the right behavior for the right situation, and being able to perform/execute it with skill