This is only one-way communication. Only the sender is allowed to send a message, and the receiver only receives it. An example of this is when someone gives a speech. The speaker is the sender and the audience is the receiver.
InteractiveModel
This involves an exchange of messages between the receiver and the sender. This model requires feedback. The sender sends a message and the receiver receives it, then the receiver can also be a sender by giving a feedback to the other participant. This is also called convergence model. An example is when you're having a conversation with your friend.
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Linear Communication Model
This is only one-way communication. Only the sender is allowed to send a message, and the receiver only receives it. An example of this is when someone gives a speech. The speaker is the sender and the audience is the receiver.
Interactive Model
This involves an exchange of messages between the receiver and the sender. This model requires feedback. The sender sends a message and the receiver receives it, then the receiver can also be a sender by giving a feedback to the other participant. This is also called convergence model. An example is when you're having a conversation with your friend.