Q2 W7 TYPES OF ASSERTION

Q2 W7

TYPES OF

ASSERTION

Compare and Contrast Opinions

Types of Assertion 

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ASSERTION

• An assertion is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact. 

Open Ended

Give me one type of assertion that you know.

TYPES OF ASSERTION

• Basic Assertion 

• Emphatic Assertion 

• Escalating Assertion 

• Language Assertion 

• Confrontive Assertion 

Basic Assertion 

It is a simple and straightforward statement for expressing feelings, opinions, and beliefs such as, 

• “I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier because now someone else has taken the credit.”

• “Excuse me, first I want to finish my work, then I shall go with you.” 

 Emphatic Assertion 

•  It conveys sympathy to someone, and usually has two parts: the first encompasses the recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person, and the second is a statement that shows support for the other person’s viewpoint, feelings, or rights such as, 

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• “I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult for me to finish this project on my own. So, I want you to help me complete this project.” 

• “I know this is making you angry and frustrated because you have not gotten a response yet. But I can help you by giving you an estimate of how long it might take.”

Escalating Assertion 

•  It occurs when someone is not able to give a response to a person’s basic assertions, and therefore that person becomes firm about him or her. 

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• “If you do not finish this work by 6:00 tonight, I will engage the services of another worker.” 

• “I really want to finish this point before you start yours.” 

 Language Assertion 

• It involves the first person pronoun “I,” and is useful for expressing negative feelings. Nevertheless, it constructively emphasizes a person’s feelings of anger.

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• “When you speak harshly, I cannot work with you because I feel annoyed. Therefore, I want you to speak nicely and then assign me a task.”

• “When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my nerves and I feel irritated. Therefore, I try to go to bed earlier.” 

Confrontive Assertion

• Describe what was to be done.

• Describe what actually occurred.

• Express what you want.

• "I told you to complete the forms by November 15, and you agreed to do so. Now it is January 15 and you are telling me that you forgot the forms but you still expect to complete our business on time. What is it that you want me to do?"

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ACTIVITY TIME

Examine the situations and responses

the tell what type of assertion is exemplified.

Multiple Choice

SITUATION: You are having trouble writing a paper and don't understand the instructions. You tell your instructor...

RESPONSE: I'm finding this assignment a bit confusing. Could you explain the instructions again?

• Basic assertion

• Escalating assertion

• Language assertion

• Empathic assertion

• Confrontive assertion

Multiple Choice

SITUATION: Your classmate promised that he would get his part of the assignment done by Monday. It's Tuesday and he's not finished yet.

RESPONSE: I thought we agreed that we would each finish our parts by Monday. So far you haven't completed your section. I think you need to get it done soon, so we don't hand the assignment in late.

• Basic assertion

• Escalating assertion

• Language assertion

• Empathic assertion

• Confrontive assertion

Multiple Select

SITUATION: Your friend promised to come to a special party and then failed to show up. You say,

RESPONSE: I understood that you were coming to my party but you didn't come. I feel bad about not having you there. What happened to you?

• Basic assertion

• Escalating assertion

• Language assertion

• Empathic assertion

• Confrontive assertion

Multiple Choice

SITUATION: You make a mistake with a customer's order. The customer yells at you and calls you an idiot.

RESPONSE: I understand that you're upset about this error and it has caused a lot of problems for you. However, please don't raise your voice or use abusive language when you speak to me.

• Basic assertion

• Escalating assertion

• Language assertion

• Empathic assertion

• Confrontive assertion

Open Ended

For the situation below, write a response using any type of assertion.

Situation: Your group-mate keeps on ignoring your messages in your chat group. She does not reply even though she has seen the messages. She's not helping you out at all!

Response:

Open Ended

What are your thoughts on how we respond to different situations?