Verbal/linguistic intelligence is one of Howard Gardner's nine multiple intelligences, defined as the ability to think in words and express thoughts to others. It develops from the left temporal cortex, specifically Broca's area, which controls semantics, phonology, syntax, and praxis. People with strong verbal/linguistic intelligence enjoy activities like writing, storytelling, debating, reading, and word games. Careers that benefit from verbal/linguistic intelligence include journalists, public speakers, comedians, teachers, lawyers, and politicians. Testing for this intelligence can help determine how developed it is in an individual.

1. VERBAL/LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
Names: *Geovanna Allauca
*Josué Tarira

2.  It is one of Howard Gardner’s nine multiple
intelligences.The most basic linguistic intelligence
definition is the ability to think words and use those
words to express one’s thoughts to others (McKenzie,
1995).

3. It is is a skill that comes from the temporal cortex on the left
side of the brain. This area has been named Broca’s Area.
It has four areas of sensitivity:
 Semantics
 Phonology
 Syntax
 Praxis

4. *writes well *tells jokes, stories, tales
*has a good memory for *enjoys word games
dates, names, trivia.

5. *spells words accurately * Good at debating
*Able to explain things * Enjoys reading
well

6.  Listening, speaking, writing, storytelling, explaining,
teaching, using humor, understanding the syntax and
meaning of words, remembering information, convincing
someone of their point of view.

7. -Storytelling -Brainstorming
-Use of a tape recorder -To keep a journal

8. -Student written efforts should be published.

9.  Novelists and Poets
 Journalists
 Newscasters
 Public Speakers
 Comedians
 Lyricists (song writers)
 Dramatists
 Writer
 Editor
 Politician
 Teacher
 Actor/ Actress
 Lawyer

10.  Smith (2002) argues that a verbal intelligence test helps
individuals determine how much of this type of
intelligence they have.

13. REFERENCES:
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• Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice.
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intelligence/ on January 6th, 2015.
• Gardner, H. (2000). Intelligence Reframed: Multiple Intelligences for the
21st Century. Basic. Retrived from http://www.edu-
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Assignments/VERBAL.pdf on January 6th, 2015.
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Encyclopedia of Informal Education. Retrived from
http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm. on January 6th, 2015.