What is Verbal Communication?

Need this done by 27 March 2016 2300EST in APA format.                                                 

Respond to the below questions in a Word Document of about 300-400 words. The paper should be in APA format and you should cite all references used.

• The author says that language is symbolic. What does this mean?

• How does your unique perspective influence how you perceive language?

• What ethical issues can you identify in how you communicate verbally?

• Explain the guidelines for improving verbal communication. Why are each important? Which do you need to work on improving?

• Does the material about gendered speech communities fit with your personal experience? Why or why not?

The following reference may be used: Wood, Julia T. Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters, 7th Edition. Cengage Learning, 2013. VitalSource Bookshelf Online.