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Reading as a communication Process
Language is a code system used by humans to communicate. And as there are diverse
languages,there are diversities in the code system or symbol system as devised and used by man.
Characteristics in language are:1.CLARITY-The reader can more easily and immediately
understand language when the code symbols are concrete rather than abstractions and generalizations.
Compare for Example:
Many students attended the student council meeting.
Ninety-five college students attended Tuesday’s student
council meeting.
2.SIMPLICITY-Complex wording written for the sake of verbal erudition is less easily understood,compared
with what is expressed directly and to the point.
Compare for example:
Shall we partake of our repast?Shall we eat?
3.ADAPTED LANGUAGE
Words of expression should relate to reader’s age ,educational attainment,gender,ethnic origin, other personal factors.
Compare for example:
When preachers caused a stir talking about sexuality to a group of women.
Luzon politicians were not well received by Mindanao groups.
4. FORCEFUL
Stimulating language provides color,interest and excitement.
Compare:He speaks at length while saying
little.He spews forth words-and says
nothing.
5.VIVID LANGUAGE
Vivid wording is descriptive and stirs the senses of the reader.
Compare:Very good salesman……crackerjack persuaderDishonest and evil…..Festering corruptionTrouble spot……Seething hell
These five guidelines of language-concrete,simple,adapted,forceful and vivid-add menaingfulness
to the reader. As a reader yourself,you may now see the relevance of language to effective and meaningful reading.
Thank you and God bless!!
By: Loriemae AndradeB.E.ED-3
University of Cebu-Lapu Lapu and Mandaue