Context is what makes understanding possible.

In speech, we establish context by everything

that we and the person or persons we are
speaking with bring to the conversation. We
are talking in a particular place at a particular
time. We have a shared understanding of the
subject we are speaking about. We can see
each other's reactions when any of us speak.
All of this, and more, establish the context
that makes it possible for us to understand
each other.
INTRAPERSONAL INTERPERSONAL
Intrapersonal refers to
communication that centers in one
person where the speaker acts
both as the sender and receiver of
the message.

Example:
You spent the night thinking
and analyzing why a student from
the other class talked to you on
the way home and you
decided it probably meant nothing.
Interpersonal refers to
communication between and among
people and establishes personal
relationship between and among
them.

Examples:
 You offered feedback on the
speech performance of
your classmate.
 You provided comfort to a
friend who was feeling down.
 DYAD
COMMUNICATION

SMALL GROUP

PUBLIC

MASS
COMMUNICATION
Dyad Communication occurs between two people.
It is an interpersonal relationship characterized by a
face-to-face speaking situation.

Example:
 One-on-one meeting with anyone.
Small Group refers to communication that involves
at least three but not more than ten people
engaging in a face-to-face interaction working to
achieve a desired goal.

Example:
 Meeting with other members/officers of the
organization
Public this type refers to communication that requires
you to deliver or send the message before or in front of
the group. Message can be informational or persuasive
purposes.

Example:
 You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.
 You participate in a declaration, oratorical, or debate
contest watched by a number of people.
Mass Communication refers to communication that
takes place through television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, books, billboards, internet and other types of
media.

Example:
 You are a student journalist articulating you stand on
current issues through the school’s newspaper.