The K of Dell Hymes' S-P-E-A-K-I-N-G Mnemonic Refers to the Mood

question 5

Multiple Choice

The K of Dell Hymes' S-P-E-A-K-I-N-G mnemonic refers to the mood or spirit in which communication takes place. This is called the

• A)key.
• B)kinesics.
• C)kiosk.
• D)knowledge.

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Definitions:

Mumbling

The act of speaking quietly or unclearly such that words are difficult to understand.

Cooing

The early vocalization of babies involving the production of soft, murmur-like sounds.

Linguistic

Relating to language or linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.

Norms

Social rules or guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in given situations, which are often unwritten but widely understood within a culture.