Consider the Context Carefully
In addition to analyzing specific listeners, you will have to devote some attention to the specific context in which you speak.
—Joseph DeVito
Context is the weaving together of words or parts of a discussion that surround a word or passage that can throw light on its meaning. Context is also the interrelated conditions in which your speaking occurs.
Context includes such factors as:
people involved |
timing |
preceding and following events |
communications climate |
location |
distracting noise and activity |
the situation |
the occasion |
seating arrangement |
related information |
listeners |
expectations of listeners |
previous knowledge |
Context is tremendously important in giving meaning ...
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