Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication

The Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication explains how messages are transmitted from a sender to a receiver. It involves five components: the sender who creates a message, the encoder that converts it into signals, a channel that carries the message, the decoder that interprets it, and the receiver who understands it. During this process, noise—any interference or distraction—can distort the message, making it less clear. This model helps us understand how communication works, how misunderstandings happen, and ways to improve clarity and effectiveness in exchanging information.