Bobby feel it’s better to ""get to the point"" when asking for information or making a request of someone. Whitney feels it’s be
tter to take some time by talking about the background of a situation rather than quickly trying to get to the ""bottom line"" of what you’re saying. Bobby communicates using a/an __________ orientation. Whitney communicates using a/an __________ orientation.
Bobby communicates using an instrumental orientation. Whitney communicates using an expressive orientation.
<h3>What is communicative orientation?</h3>
Communicative orientation refers to the approach people take when communicating with others, which includes the type of information that is included and the general structure of the message. There are two main orientations:
Instrumental orientation: This implies going straight to the point or using communication as an instrument.
Expressive orientation: This implies talking about context, feelings, etc. before getting to the main point.
<h3>What are Bobby's and Whitney's communicative orientations?</h3>
Bobby's orientation is instrumental because he gets to the point and uses communication as an instrument. On the other hand, Whitney shows expressive orientation because she does not like to get straight to the point but she wants to tell others her feelings, ideas, etc. about a situation.
Line three exemplifies the use of Simile. A simile draws a comparison between two things that are unrelated, usually using the word "like" or "as". Here, the speaker compares him or herself (a human) to a "noble amphibian" by using the word "like".
