WEEK 6: TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

WEEK 8: TYPES OF SPEECHES AND SPEECH STYLE

by Ranilla Laxamana

​​Types of Speech Context

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MELC:

Identify the various types of speech context

​SPEECH CONTEXT

• ​Context when referring to speech communication is the surroundings circumstances, environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event. (LumenLearning.com/Elements of Communication).

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• According to DeVito (2005), “Context refers to the setting in which the

communication takes place. Context helps to establish meaning and can influence what is said and how it is said.”

Multiple Choice

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then

select from the given communication contexts what you think matches the phrase.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

1. Consoling a friend who is feeling down

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then

select from the given communication contexts what you think matches the phrase.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

2. Cheering yourself up before an important event

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then

select from the given communication contexts what you think matches the phrase.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

3. Delivering your graduation speech to your fellow graduates

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then

select from the given communication contexts what you think matches the phrase.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

4. Discussing with your groupmate s your assigned report

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then

select from the given communication contexts what you think matches the phrase.

Choose the letter of the best answer.

5. Articulating your stand on a pressing issue in the editorial page of your school paper

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

​TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

​1. Intrapersonal

• focused on one person

• the speaker acts both as the sender and as the receiver of the message

• The message is made up of thoughts and feelings

• the medium is the brain that processes what you think and feel

(Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)

​EXAMPLE:

​When you told yourself not to talk to your friends when you have read in a

Facebook post that they were in a party and you were not invited.

​TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

​2. Interpersonal

• takes place between and among people and creates a personal relationship between and among them

• Normally, it includes two individuals, and it can vary from casual and very personal to formal and impersonal.

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​​A. Dyad Communication – communication that happens between two people.

​​Examples:

 You consoled your brother who was feeling down.

 A conversation between your father and mother about the latest

announcement of your Barangay Chairman.

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B. Small Group– This applies to interactions involving at least three but not more than twelve people engaged in face-to-face interactions to achieve the desired goal

​Examples:

 You are having a discussion with your two brothers about the surprise party you are planning for your Mom’s birthday.

 Kathlyn who came back from the United States called her three brothers and four sisters and announced that she is getting married.

​TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

​3. Public–

• This type refers to a communication that enables you to send or deliver a message before a crowd.

• The message can be transmitted for informative or persuasive purposes.

• In public communication, unlike interpersonal and small groups, the channels are more exaggerated. The voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is larger” (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 19).

​Examples:

 Delivering a graduation speech to your fellow graduates.

 You were elected as the new SSG president of your school and were given a chance to deliver a message of gratitude to your fellow students

​TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT

​4. Mass Communication – This refers to communication through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, the internet, and other types of media.

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​​Examples:

 You are watching a televised briefing on COVID-19.

 You have recorded a commentary for your school’s Online Discussion of

the pandemic and uploaded it in your social media account.

​Verbal and Non-verbal Behavior in a Speech Context

​1. When talking to your self:

• Use self-talk to your advantage

• Don’t overdo it.

2. When talking to one person or a small group of people

• ​Listen carefully

• ​Check your tone and body language

​3. When talking to the public

• The key therefore is to come prepared.

• Be yourself while you are on stage and speak in the way that you will be easily understood by your audience.

Multiple Choice

Identify the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.

1. Four students are discussing their thesis proposal.

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Identify the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.

2. Webinars for teachers are conducted via Facebook live.

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Identify the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.

3. Miggy requested his brother Mikko to help him on his task.

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Identify the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.

4. The principal interviews a teacher-applicant.

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Multiple Choice

Identify the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.

5. Emman talks to himself in front of the mirror.

• A. Communication in

  Public

• B. Communication with Self

• C. Communication

  between two persons

• D. Mass Communication

• E. Communication in a

  small group

Open Ended

Based on what you have learned from the previous activities, how would you

define speech context in your own words?

Open Ended

As a senior high school student, what do you think is the advantage of having

good communication skills in a variety of contexts? Do you think it will help

you improve your personality? Why or Why not?

Open Ended

Do you agree with this statement: Speech context can influence one’s

behavior? Why/Why not?

Open Ended

Which of the types of speech context do you find easy and difficult to practice?

What should you do to improve your skills?

Open Ended

WHAT IS INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION? GIVE 3 EXAMPLES.

Open Ended

WHAT IS INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION? GIVE 3 EXAMPLES.

Open Ended

WHAT IS PUBLIC COMMUNICATION? GIVE 3 EXAMPLES.

Open Ended

WHAT IS MASS COMMUNICATION? GIVE 3 EXAMPLES.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?

• A. Intrapersonal Communication

• B. Dyad Communication

• C. Long Distance Communication

• D. Public Communication

Multiple Choice

2. Which one of the following is NOT an example of intrapersonal

communication?

• A. sending a text message to a friend

• B. talking to yourself

• C. writing a note to yourself

• D. thinking about a problem

Multiple Choice

3. Which of these is an example of Dyadic Communication?

• A. two brothers arguing

• B. a coach and a player discussing last week’s game

• C. a husband and wife making plans for the summer vacation

• D. all of these are correct

Multiple Choice

4. Why do you think group communication involves a different set of skills than

interpersonal communication? It is because _______________________

• A. in a group, one sender has many different receivers to take into account.

• B. in a group, one receiver has many different senders to take into account.

• C. group, by definition, consists more than two people.

• D. group communication is more important than interpersonal communication

Multiple Choice

5. Which of the following is NOT true about speech context?

• A. In public communication, unlike in interpersonal and small group, the

  channels are more exaggerated. The voice is louder and the gestures are

  more expansive because the audience is bigger.

• B. The most common reason why people end up talking to themselves is

  because they feel like they do not have someone else to talk to.

• C. Different speech context whether it is intrapersonal, interpersonal, public

  or mass communication require different behavior. However, there might

  be some occasional similarities.

• D. In interpersonal communication, asking clarifying questions lets the other

  person know that you are not listening attentively.

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.

6.  You provided reassuring and comforting words to a friend who was feeling

down.

• A. Dyad Communication

• B. Public Communication

• C. Mass Communication

• D. Interpersonal Communication

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.

. You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the

assigned task.

• A. Dyad Communication

• B. Small group communication

• C. Mass Communication

• D. Interpersonal Communication

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.

8. Karen thinks about the things she did the whole day and writes them in her

journal.

• A. Dyad Communication

• B. Small group communication

• C. Mass Communication

• D. Intrapersonal Communication

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.

9. The TV news anchor is giving the latest news update.

• A. Public communication

• B. Interpersonal Communication

• C. Mass Communication

• D. Intrapersonal Communication

Multiple Choice

Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.

10. Group 5 discussed the effects of social media on communication skills.

• A. Public communication

• B. Interpersonal Communication

• C. Mass Communication

• D. Intrapersonal Communication

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the given statement is True or False.

11. In intrapersonal communication, the message is made up of your thoughts

and feelings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the given statement is True or False.

12. In small group communication, all participants can freely share ideas in a

loose and open discussion.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the given statement is True or False.

13. Participating in the declamation, oration, debate or story telling activity is an

example of small group communication.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the given statement is True or False.

14. To become an effective public speaker, you have to be yourself while you are

on stage and speak in the way that you will easily be understood by your

audience.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Tell whether the given statement is True or False.

15. Just like in small group communication, the channel in public communication

should not be exaggerated.

• TRUE

• FALSE