Among the given options time is not an element of the communication within the communication process cycle.

• The process of direct communication includes sharing and comprehending information.
• The communication cycle represents the direct transfer of the fundamental ideas of the sender to the receiver, and the specific input or possible reaction of the receiver to the sender.
• It consists of eight key elements which are the sender, receiver, key ideas, encoding, a communication channel, decoding, and constructive feedback.
• The communication process naturally starts when the sender wishes to efficiently transfer to the receiver, an idea, a essential fact, a private opinion, or other valuable information.