TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT AND STYLE

Purposive Communication
TYPES OF SPEECH CONTEXT
 INTRAPERSONAL
This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker
acts both as the sender and the receiver of message. “The message is made up
of your thoughts and feelings. The channel is your brain, which processes what
you are thinking and feeling. There is feedback in the sense that as you talk to
yourself, you discard certain ideas and replace them with others.” (Hybels &
Weaver, 2012, p 16)
Examples:
• 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.
• You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for
submitting your project before the due date and you reflected on why this
was so.
INTERPERSONAL

This refers to communication between and among

people and establishes personal relationship between and
among them. Solomon and Theiss (2013) state that “the
inter part of the word highlights how interpersonal
communication connects people… when you engage in
interpersonal communication, you and another person
become linked together… The personal part means that
your unique qualities as a person matter during
interpersonal communication…”
Types of Interpersonal
Context
__ __ __ __ COMMUNICATION
DYAD COMMUNICATION
Communication that occurs between two
people.
Example:
• You offered feedback on the speech
performance of your classmate.
• You provided comfort to a friend who
was feeling down.
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SMALL GROUP
This refers to communication that involves at least three but
not more than twelve people engaging in a face-to-face
interaction to achieve a desired goal. In this type of
communication, all participants can freely share ideas in a loose
and open discussion.
Example:
• You are participating in an organizational meeting
which aims to address the concerns of your fellow
students.
• You are having a discussion with your group mates on
how to finish the assigned tasks.
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PUBLIC
This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send
the message before or in front of a group. The message can be driven by
informational or persuasive purposes. “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. The speaker might use additional visual channels such
as slides or a Power Point presentation.” (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 19)
Example:
• You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.
• You participate in a declamation, oratorical, or debate contest
watched by a number of people.
__ __ __ __ COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
This 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 your
stand on current issues through the school’s
newspaper.
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
INTIMATE

This style is private, which occurs

between or among close family members
or individuals. The language used in this
style may not be shared in public.
CASUAL

This style is common among peers and

friends. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular
language are used.
CONSULTATIVE

This style is the standard one. Professional or

mutually acceptable language is a must in this
style. Examples of situations are communication
between teachers and students, employers and
employees, doctor and patient, judge and lawyer,
or President and his/her constituents.
FORMAL

This style is used in formal settings. Unlike

the consultative style, this is one-way.
Examples are sermons by priests and
ministers, State of the Nation Address of
the President, formal speeches, or
pronouncements by judges.
FROZEN

This style is “frozen” in time and

remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in
ceremonies. Common examples are the
Preamble to the Constitution, Lord’s
Prayer, and Allegiance to country of flag.