Matching Pairs Writing for BusinessOnline version Describing the Core Elements of Communication by Ashley Simon 1 Message 2 Speaker 3 Feedback 4 Noise 5 Listener 6 Channel 7 Context Where the conversation takes place The means through which the communication happens, such as face-to-face, or through an email The source of the message The recipient of the message (intended or not) the information transmitted by the sender Anything that may interfere with the communication process The response from the listener