Definitions
- Referring to nonverbal communication that accompanies spoken language. - Describing the use of gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey meaning. - Talking about the context in which language is used, such as cultural norms, social cues, and physical environment.
- Referring to nonverbal elements of speech, such as tone, pitch, and volume. - Describing the use of vocal cues to convey meaning, such as emphasis, sarcasm, or emotion. - Talking about the context in which language is used, such as cultural norms, social cues, and physical environment.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to nonverbal aspects of communication.
- 2Both are used to convey meaning beyond words.
- 3Both are influenced by cultural norms and social cues.
- 4Both can be used intentionally or unintentionally.
- 5Both are important for understanding effective communication.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Extralinguistic refers to nonverbal communication that accompanies spoken language, while paralinguistic refers to nonverbal elements of speech.
- 2Type: Extralinguistic includes gestures, facial expressions, and body language, while paralinguistic includes tone, pitch, and volume.
- 3Emphasis: Extralinguistic emphasizes nonverbal cues that accompany spoken language, while paralinguistic emphasizes nonverbal elements of speech itself.
- 4Application: Extralinguistic is often used in the context of cross-cultural communication and understanding, while paralinguistic is often used in the context of speech therapy and language acquisition.
- 5Research: Extralinguistic has been studied more extensively in fields such as anthropology and sociology, while paralinguistic has been studied more extensively in fields such as linguistics and psychology.
Remember this!
Extralinguistic and paralinguistic both refer to nonverbal aspects of communication that convey meaning beyond words. However, extralinguistic focuses on nonverbal cues that accompany spoken language, such as gestures and facial expressions, while paralinguistic focuses on nonverbal elements of speech itself, such as tone and pitch. Both are important for effective communication and are influenced by cultural norms and social cues.
