Verbal:
* Definition: Relating to words.
* Examples: Speaking, writing, reading, signing (American Sign Language).
* Focus: The use of language, whether spoken, written, or signed.
Vocal:
* Definition: Relating to the voice.
* Examples: Speaking, singing, making sounds.
* Focus: The sounds produced by the vocal cords.
Visual:
* Definition: Relating to sight.
* Examples: Body language, facial expressions, gestures, pictures, videos, diagrams.
* Focus: Communication through images, symbols, and visual cues.
Relationship:
* Overlap: Vocal communication is a subset of verbal communication.
* Complementary: While verbal communication relies on words, vocal and visual communication can add nuance and meaning. For example, someone's tone of voice (vocal) and body language (visual) can convey emotions even if the words they say (verbal) are neutral.
In summary:
* Verbal focuses on the language used.
* Vocal focuses on the sounds produced.
* Visual focuses on images and cues.
These three modes of communication work together to create a complete and effective message.