Identifying Communication Models from
Pictures Name:
Directions: Find a picture in a magazine (or online) that
depicts communication taking place. You
could use a picture of people talking and analyze their communication, or you
could use an ad about anything and analyze what the ad is communicating to you.
Answer the
following questions about the pictuer you chose. You may have to speculate (take an educated
guess) on some of the answers because your answers will depend upon how you
interpret the picture.
1. Attach the picture to this paper when you
turn it in.
2. Answer
the questions below in complete sentences!
1. Who is the sender of communication? (Describe him/her/it.)
2. Who is the receiver of communication?
(Describe him/her/it.)
3. What is the basic message being communicated?
4. What channel
is being used to communicate the message?
(spoken, physical actions/nonverbal, written, etc.)
What kind of communication is it?—interpersonal, intrapersonal, small group,
public speaking, or mass communication?
5. What is the
context (setting/situation)
of this communication? Explain it.
6. Is any feedback
being given from the receiver to the sender?
If so, what is the feedback message?
7. What interference
might be occurring in this communication situation.
