In the speech communication process, the means by which a message is communicated is called the .

In the speech communication process, the means by which a message is communicated is called the CHANNEL.

EXPLANATION:

There are 7 elements of speech communication. They include:

1. Speaker: the person who wants to deliver message to someone or a group of people.

2. Message: the information that is to be conveyed to the listener.

3. Channel: the means by which the message is conveyed. Eg verbal, visual etc.

4. Listener: the individual(s) receiving the message.

5. Feedback: What the listener thinks about the message.

6. Interference: any limitation to delivery of the message.

7. Situation: the time and place the message is delivered.

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