FUNCTIONS OF

COMMUNICATION
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FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION

1. CONTROL-
communication functions to
control behavior.
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FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION

2. SOCIAL INTERACTION-
communication allows individual
to interact with others.
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FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION

3. MOTIVATION-
communication motivates or
encouraged people to live better.
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FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION

4. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION –
communication facilitates people’s
of their feelings and emotions.
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FUNCTIONS OF
COMMUNICATION
5. INFORMATION
DISSEMINATION–
communication functions to
convey information.
 VERBAL AND
NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
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LOVE LANGUAGE
VERBAL COMMUNICATION

Refers to an interaction in which

words are used to relay a
message.
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1. APPROPRIATENESS
the language that you use should
be appropriate to the environment
or occasion (formal or informal)
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2. BREVITY
speakers who often use simple yet
precise and powerful words are
found to more credible. Be direct.
Avoid fillers and insubstantial
expression.
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3. CLARITY
the meaning of words, feelings, or
ideas may be interpreted differently
by a listener, hence, it is essential to
clearly state your message and
express your ideas and feelings.
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4. ETHICS
words should be carefully chosen in
consideration of the gender, roles,
ethnicity, preference, and status of
the person or people you are talking
to.
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5. VIVIDNESS
words that vividly or creatively
describe things or feelings usually
add color and spice to
communication. Hence, you are
encourage to find ways to charm
your audience through the use of
vivid words.
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
refers to interaction where behavior
is used to convey and represent
meanings. All kinds of human
responses that are not expressed in
words are classified as nonverbal
communication.
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION
Example of nonverbal communication
are stares, smiles, tone of voice,
movements, manners of walking,
standing, sitting, appearance, style of
attire, attitude towards time and space,
personality, gestures and others.
IMPORTANCE OF NONVERBAL
COMMUNICATION
1. It enhances and emphasizes the
message of your speech, thus making it
more meaningful, truthful and relevant.
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COMMUNICATION
2. It can communicate feelings,
attitudes, and perceptions without
saying a word.
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COMMUNICATION
3. It can sustain the attention of
listeners and keep them engaged in the
speech.
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COMMUNICATION
4. It gives the audience a preview to the
type of speaker you are.
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COMMUNICATION
5. It makes you appear more dynamic
and animated in your delivery.
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COMMUNICATION
6. It serves as a channel to release
tension and nervousness.
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COMMUNICATION
7. It helps make your speech more
dramatic.
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COMMUNICATION
8. It can build a connection with
listeners.
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COMMUNICATION
9. It makes you a credible speaker.
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COMMUNICATION
10. It helps you vary your speaking
style and avoid a monotonous delivery.