Angry person in a quiet room
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Angry expression
A facial expression in which anger is legible through tension in the brows, eyes, or mouth.
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Conversation
A reciprocal interaction in which two or more parties speak and listen
A reciprocal interaction in which two or more parties speak and listen.
Two people standing apart indoors
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
Both languages share the English example images. Japanese prompts are the recorded translations.
A phrase to start with
Directs the image toward a scene of reciprocal speaking and listening.
Appearance and effects
Multiple participants visibly direct attention toward one another.
Visual traits
- multiple participants
- reciprocal attention
- spoken exchange
Expected changes
- Reciprocal attention between participants is more likely to appear
Five examples
1 — Two people standing apart
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
two people standing apart in an open area without looking at one another
- two people standing apart
- two people standing apart in an open area without looking at one another
2 — Two people standing apart
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
two people standing apart in an open area with arms lowered and without attending to one another
- two people or a space
- two empty chairs facing the same direction in a bright room
3 — Two people standing apart in an open area
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
two people standing apart in an open area with arms lowered and without attending to one another
- two people or a space
- two people walking quietly in parallel along an open path
4 — Two people standing apart indoors
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
two people standing apart in a bright room with arms lowered and without attending to one another
- two people or a space
- a bright unoccupied room with seating and doorways
5 — Two people standing apart outdoors
The standard comparison motif cannot compare reciprocal speech, so it is replaced with neutral people or space that does not pre-stage conversation.
two people standing apart outdoors with arms lowered and without attending to one another
- two people or a space
- two paths running in the same direction through a quiet outdoor area
Meaning and scope
Definition
Conversation is a reciprocal interaction in which two or more parties speak and listen. It does not determine language, relationship, agreement, emotion, or hearing or speech ability.
In more detail
It centers on reciprocal exchange between participants. It is distinct from monologue, one-way instruction, and a formal meeting.
Includes
- Multiple participants speaking and listening reciprocally
Excludes
- A particular language, relationship, agreement, emotion, or ability
What this does not imply
- A particular language, relationship, agreement, emotion, or ability
Variability
Participant count, distance, and location can be adjusted separately.
Usage and adjustments
Usage
- Use it for reciprocal exchange
Distinguish similar expressions
- Specify language or relationship separately
Typical uses
- Compose a scene of conversation among multiple participants
Possible failure modes
- It becomes monologue or one-way instruction
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A static bodily stance with both arms crossed before the chest.
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