Verbal and non-verbal language are part of our daily communication, being a very demanding subject in college entrance exams and in Enem.
Check below 10 questions on the topic commented by our expert professors.
question 1
About verbal and non-verbal language, it is correct to state:
a) Verbal and non-verbal language are two modes of communication that are never used together.
b) Verbal language represents formal language, while non-verbal language is represented by informal language.
c) Verbal language is always cultured and follows the standards of the language's grammar.
d) Non-verbal language cannot be performed either with speech or writing.
e) Verbal language can also be called mixed language, as it uses several variants of the language.
Correct alternative: d) Non-verbal language cannot be performed with either speech or writing.
Verbal and non-verbal language are two forms of communication. While the verbal is expressed in words, the non-verbal uses visual signs. Both can be used together, for example, in comic books where we have the characters' speeches and their bodily expressions.
Note that verbal language can be written or spoken and, therefore, you can use more cultured or more informal language.
The so-called mixed (or hybrid) language is one that involves both modalities: verbal and non-verbal language, for example, a theatrical presentation.
question 2
Emojis were created in 1999 by Japanese designer Shigetaka Kurita with the aim of improving the communication of the Japanese population. About this language it is correct to say:
a) Emojis complement the verbal language expressing the emotions of the senders of the message.
b) Emojis use mixed language in which there is the use of verbal and non-verbal language.
c) emojis represent a verbal language expressed by several figures.
d) Emojis are always used with emoticons, another type of non-verbal language.
e) emojis are essentially a linguistic communication expressed by word order.
Correct alternative: a) Emojis complement the verbal language expressing the emotions of the senders of the message.
Emojis are illustrated pictograms often used in virtual conversations. These are examples of non-verbal language that complement verbal language, as they express the emotions of the issuers.
Emoticons are pictograms created by punctuation marks, numbers and special characters, for example: :-) :-( :o.
Like emojis, they complement verbal language, however, they are not used together.
question 3
According to the strip above, it is INCORRECT claim:
a) Verbal and non-verbal languages are used by the two characters.
b) Only Susanita who uses non-verbal language when she raises her finger.
c) Verbal language is represented by the characters' speeches.
d) Non-verbal language involves the expressions and movements of characters.
e) In all frames we have the use of verbal and non-verbal language.
Correct alternative: b) Only Susanita who uses non-verbal language when she raises her finger.
Comics, cartoons, cartoons and cartoons are examples of mixed (or hybrid) language, where we have the union of verbalized language and visual signs.
In the strip above, both characters use verbal (speech) and non-verbal (facial and bodily expressions) languages. Therefore, the incorrect alternative is the letter e, which states that only Susanita uses non-verbal language.
question 4
I. Theatrical and dance performances use non-verbal language exclusively.
II. Sculptures are an artistic form of non-verbal communication.
III. Magazines and newspapers are examples of media that use verbal and non-verbal language.
According to the above statements, it is (are) correct
a) only I
b) I and II
c) I and III
d) II and III
e) I, II and III
Correct alternative: d) II and III
In non-verbal language, visual signs are used, which are made up of images. An example of this modality are sculptures, paintings, dance performances, etc.
In the mixed (or hybrid) language, the two modalities are united (verbalized and imagetic language), as, by example, in theatrical presentations where we have the characters' speeches and their body movements and expressions facials.
Other examples of mixed language are newspapers and magazines in which we have articles and news written accompanied by images.
question 5
About the above comic book, we can say that:
a) Verbal language can be dispensed with without changing the meaning of the message.
b) Non-verbal language is used in the second and last frame.
c) Non-verbal language is the most important, as it helps to understand the message.
d) Mixed language is used in the last frame of the narrative sequence.
e) Mônica, who is taking the photo, is the only one who uses verbal language.
Correct alternative: e) Mônica, who is taking the photo, is the only one who uses verbal language.
Comics are examples of mixed language, where verbal and non-verbal communications coexist. In the image above, the first three frames indicate the existence of both languages, however, only Mônica uses verbal language, which is expressed in words.
In the last frame, the language used is essentially non-verbal, manifested by the body movements and facial expressions of all the characters.
Note that in history, verbal language is fundamental, as it was from it that the following actions were consolidated. In other words, with Monica's words “look at the bird”, the three boys express the movements in the last comic.
question 6
Everyone uses verbal and non-verbal language simultaneously, EXCEPT:
a) traffic signs
b) theatrical presentations
c) cartoons and cartoons
d) advertisements and films
e) poetry and lectures
Correct alternative: e) poetry and lectures
In poetry and lectures, language is essentially verbal (whether oral or textual), manifested by the use of words.
All other alternatives are examples of mixed (or hybrid) language, whose verbal and non-verbal communication are manifested simultaneously. In this modality, therefore, we have verbal language, expressed by words, and non-verbal language, expressed by images.
question 7
The infographic is an example of mixed language because:
a) communicates in a formal and cultured way about some topic.
b) always uses graphs to compare concepts and ideas.
c) uses verbal and non-verbal communication to present a topic.
d) is composed of several figures that help to understand concepts.
e) is always accompanied by an explanatory document with verbal language.
Correct alternative: c) uses verbal and non-verbal communication to present a topic.
Infographics are made up of written information and graphic-visual elements. Thus, they use mixed language (verbal and non-verbal) to explain about a topic.
question 8
(Enem 2013)
Available in: http://orion-oblog.blogspot.com.br. Accessed on: June 6 2012 (adapted).
The poster addresses the issue of global warming. The relationship between verbal and non-verbal resources in this advertisement reveals that
a) the environmentalist discourse proposes radical ways to solve climate problems.
b) the preservation of life on Earth depends on actions to desalinate marine water.
c) the accommodation of the terrestrial topography triggers the natural melting of the polar ice caps.
d) the melting of the polar ice caps reduces the amount of fresh drinking water in the world.
e) the aggression to the planet depends on the position taken by man in relation to environmental problems.
Correct alternative: aggression to the planet depends on the position taken by man in relation to environmental problems.
The poster above uses verbal and non-verbal elements (mixed or hybrid language) to pay attention to the problem of global warming, in which glaciers melt and the level of the sea.
When asking directly to the recipient of the message (Are you sure you want to conjugate this verb?), the advertisement points for the human responsibility to contain the phenomenon of climate change with actions that involve responsibility environmental.
question 9
(Enem - 2017)
Bolsa Magazine, 1986. In: CARRASCOZA, J. THE. The evolution of advertising text: the association of words as an element of seduction in advertising. São Paulo: Futura, 1999 (adapted).
In this advertising poster of a pulp and paper company, the combination of verbal and non-verbal elements aims
a) justify the damage to the environment, by linking the company to the dissemination of culture.
b) encourage the reading of literary works, by referring to consecrated titles from the world collection.
c) seduce the consumer, by relating the advertiser to the classic stories of universal literature.
d) promote a reflection on environmental preservation by combining deforestation with literature classics.
e) build a positive image of the advertiser by associating allegedly sustainable exploitation with book production.
Correct alternative: build a positive image of the advertiser by linking allegedly sustainable exploitation to book production.
Advertising posters are examples of the union of verbal and non-verbal elements and, therefore, use mixed (or hybrid) language.
In the above advertisement, the image indicates that the sheets of paper, which constitute the books, are produced by the exploitation of cellulose, taken from the trees.
Since the advertiser is a pulp and paper company, the ad message points out that this exploration is done in a sustainable manner and, therefore, aims to build a positive image of the company.
question 10
(Enem - 2019)
In this poster, the use of the image of the shoe combined with the verbal text aims to
a) criticize the difficult living conditions of refugees.
b) reveal the long trajectory traveled by refugees.
c) encourage the donation campaign for refugees.
d) denounce the needy situation experienced by refugees.
e) symbolize the need to adhere to the refugee cause.
Correct alternative: symbolize the need to adhere to the refugee cause.
The poster evokes, from its verbal and non-verbal elements, the need for the recipient to put himself in the refugees' shoes, thus using their shoes.
Thus, the message alerts for the understanding, awareness and awareness of citizens on this topic.
Learn more about the topic:
- Verbal and nonverbal language
- mixed language
- Formal and informal language
- language functions
- Communication elements
