Oral Comm Speech Context

Types of Speech Context
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Unit Objectives
● identify the various types of speech context;
● exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior
in a given speech context; and
● demonstrate effective use of communicative

strategies in a variety of speech situations
Vocabulary
context- the situation surrounding a particular

event
gestures- bodily movements that emphasize
important ideas or feelings
proximity- the quality or state of being near

Speech context refers to the situation or environment and

the circumstances in which communication occurs. There
are three main types of speech context: intrapersonal
speech context, interpersonal speech context, and
public communication. These are also called levels of
communication. Each of these speech contexts or levels of
communication involve the following characteristics:
Each of these speech contexts or levels of communication
involve the following characteristics:
a. Number of participants – A communication situation or

speech context may involve just one person, two persons, a
small group, or a large group of people.
b. Physical proximity of the participants in relation to one

another – The participants in the communication may stand
close to each other or may be distant or far from one another.
c. The channel used for the communication –
Communication may happen face-to-face or over
various channels such as through telephone calls or
video calls.
d. The immediacy of the exchange – In some

communication situations, feedback is readily given and
received, whereas in other situations, feedback is
delayed, or there is no opportunity to give feedback.
Learning about the different speech contexts will allow you to
understand how the speech context affects the message and the
communication as a whole, and it will also help you respond
appropriately in each of these contexts. Depending on the
context, you would also need to tailor your verbal and nonverbal
cues depending on the following categories of communication:
a. Formal communication – This occurs mostly in a workplace
or in an organized environment. Often, this kind of
communication uses an organization’s formal channels, such as
letters, memorandums, or e-mails. It may, however, also be done
face-to-face. This form of communication is also considered as
more systematic, documented, and planned than informal
communication.
b. Informal communication – This occurs in non-organized

situations. Everyday conversations, chatting, and spontaneous
interactions are just some examples of informal communication.
This form of communication is also considered more authentic
and not systematic.
Intrapersonal communication
simply means communicating with oneself. It takes place

when the individual is being introspective or engaging in
inner talk or internal discourse such as daydreaming,
reflecting, analyzing, evaluating, and even mumbling. The
following are the different types of intrapersonal
communication:
a. Internal discourse – This involves inner talk or activities
such as thinking, reflecting, analyzing, or evaluating, which
are done entirely within the mind of the individual.
b. Solo written communication – This type of intrapersonal

communication involves writing that is not intended for
others. Writing in one’s diary and journaling are examples of
solo written communication.
c. Solo vocal communication – Unlike internal discourse, which
occurs only in the mind of the individual, and solo written
communication, which involves writing, solo vocal
communication is spoken aloud. This occurs when an individual
speaks with oneself, such as when practicing a message to be
delivered to others or when speaking aloud to clarify or to better
understand a certain idea or concept.
Intrapersonal communication is essential to understanding
yourself and others. By engaging in intrapersonal
communication, you can get to know yourself better and be able
to make appropriate responses and sound decisions in various
situations. Moreover, how you see yourself affects how you
communicate with others. Here are some tips on how you can
make use of intrapersonal communication in order to make
yourself a better communicator:
a. Learn about yourself by engaging in self-dialogue.
Figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are.
Analyze your personality, your likes and dislikes, and your
dreams or goals.
b. Practice self-affirmation. Although it is good to be aware

of your faults and weaknesses in order for you to better
yourself and consciously strive to grow, it is also important to
engage in positive self-talk.
Interpersonal Speech Context
Interpersonal communication is a transmission or exchange
of a message, feelings, or a meaning through verbal or
nonverbal cues. In this type of speech context, there is an
independent relationship between or among the participants.
Interpersonal communicatiom ca be direct (face to face
encounter or indirect (done through the use of tool o
technology like talking someone over the telephone or
internet, by e-mail and distance-learning class.
These are the two kinds of interpersonal
communication: dyadic and small group
a. Dyadic -This is composed of two participants who take turns as the

sender (or speaker) and the receiver (or listener) in the communication
process. A dyadic communication, which is also called one-to-one
communication, may be formal or informal.
b. Small Group - This type of cpmmunication is composed of

three or more participants, or a group of participants, who engage
in a discussion, often to achieve a common goal such as to solve a
problem, to perform an action or task, or to decide on something.
Below are some tips on how to effectively communicate in an
interpersonal speech context:
a. Know the objective of the communication. When you

know the purpose of a particular communication situation,
you will be able to act and respond appropriately in order
to achieve the objective or fulfill the purpose.
b. Let the other participant(s) speak. Do not hog the floor or

speak for too long. Conversely, speak when it is your turn to do
so.
c. Observe the other participants' nonverbal behavior.
Doing so will let you know whether they understand your
message, are are distracted, or would like to speak.
d. Use words that are appropriate for the situation. When

engaging in formal communication, for instance, avoid
using informal words such as slang, colloquialisms, or
contractions.
Public Communication
Public Communication involves a single speaker and a sizable

number or audience. The speaker is tasked to deliver a message
or a speech of general interest to the audience. This type of
speech context requires more planning and preparation on the
part of the speaker since it lacks the intimacy that is typical of
one-to-one and small group interactions.
The speaker needs to use and sustain verbal and nonverbal cues to
convey his or her message to the audience for example, your facial
expressions should be appropriate to the message you are
conveying.
Some examples of situations that involve public

communication are a professor giving a lecture at
conference, a president delivering inaugural address, a
candidate delivering a campaign speech, and a student
delivering a valedictory speech.
Public communication may be done for the following reasons:
a. To inform - This is done to give

information about a topic.
b. To persuade - This is done to convince people to adopt
a specific point of view or to call people to action.
c. To entertain - This is done during special occasions such as

when delivering toasts during a birthday, wedding, or
anniversary.
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Types of Speech Context

● demonstrate effective use of communicative

context- the situation surrounding a particular

proximity- the quality or state of being near

Speech context refers to the situation or environment and

a. Number of participants – A communication situation or

b. Physical proximity of the participants in relation to one

d. The immediacy of the exchange – In some

b. Informal communication – This occurs in non-organized

simply means communicating with oneself. It takes place

b. Solo written communication – This type of intrapersonal

b. Practice self-affirmation. Although it is good to be aware

a. Dyadic -This is composed of two participants who take turns as the

b. Small Group - This type of cpmmunication is composed of

a. Know the objective of the communication. When you

b. Let the other participant(s) speak. Do not hog the floor or

d. Use words that are appropriate for the situation. When

Public Communication involves a single speaker and a sizable

Some examples of situations that involve public

a. To inform - This is done to give

c. To entertain - This is done during special occasions such as

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