If Silvia is the sender of a message, what elements of the communication process does she perform?
A) Encodes and decodes the message
B) Decodes the message and provides feedback
C) Encodes the message and provides feedback
D) Decodes the message and selects the channel
E) Encodes the message and selects the channel

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As the sender, Silvia is responsible for encoding the message (putting it into a format that can be transmitted through a selected channel) and selecting the appropriate channel to send the message. While the sender can potentially provide feedback, as they receive feedback from the receiver, this is not a core element of their role in the communication process. Decoding the message is the responsibility of the receiver, not the sender.

If Silvia Is the Sender of a Message, What Elements