Monimodaali

Monimodaali is a term used in linguistics to describe communication that involves more than one mode. Modes can include spoken language, written language, visual elements like images or gestures, and even sound effects. When these different modes are combined in a single communicative act, it is considered monimodaal.

For example, a presentation that uses spoken words, slides with text and images, and gestures from the speaker is a monimodaal communication. Similarly, a comic book, which combines text and images to tell a story, is also monimodaal. The term emphasizes the integrated nature of these different channels of meaning-making.

Researchers in linguistics and communication studies analyze monimodaal interactions to understand how different modes work together to convey meaning, create emphasis, and influence the audience's interpretation. The effectiveness of monimodaal communication often depends on the skillful coordination of its various components. This approach contrasts with unimodaal communication, which relies on a single mode, such as a purely spoken lecture or a written novel. The study of monimodaal phenomena is a growing area of research, reflecting the increasing complexity of communication in contemporary society.