This document discusses different types of communication and language. It outlines two main types of communication - verbal communication which uses language, and non-verbal communication which uses gestures and body language. It then describes several forms of communication including informative, affective, ritualistic, interpersonal, imaginative, and persuasive communication. Interpersonal communication can be either personal or impersonal. The document also mentions new forms of digital communication like email and blogs. Finally, it defines language and discusses related concepts like paralanguage which modifies meaning through pitch and volume, and body language which involves posture, gestures and facial expressions.