Types of Speech Context

Levels of Communication
 Objectives

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identify the various exhibit appropriate demonstrate effective
types of speech context; verbal and nonverbal use of communicative
behavior in a given strategies in a variety of
speech context; and speech situations
Communication

It also enables us to discuss

ideas and opinions with our
Means of understanding
family, friends,
ourselves and others
schoolmates, and other
members of our community
 refers to the situation or
Speech environment and the
context circumstances in which
communication occurs.
 Three Main Types of Speech Context
(Levels of Communication)

Intrapersonal Interpersonal Public

Speech Context Speech Context Communication
 Number of participants

Physical proximity of the participants in

relation to one another
Characteristics of
Speech Context
The channel used for the communication

The immediacy of the exchange

 Categories of Communication

Formal communication This kind of communication uses an organization’s formal channels, such as letters,
– This occurs mostly in a memorandums, or e-mails.
workplace or in an This form of communication is also considered as more systematic, documented, and
organized environment. planned than informal communication.

Informal Everyday conversations, chatting, and spontaneous interactions are just some examples
communication – This of informal communication.
occurs in non-organized
situations. This form of communication is also considered more authentic and not systematic.
 It makes you dig deeper beyond the surface level of your
thoughts, actions, and emotions.

It is a necessary process in understanding yourself

especially when you are facing confusing or troubling
times.
Intrapersonal
communication This type of speech context involves only one
participant; that is, the individual is both the sender and
the receiver of the message in the communication
process.

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
 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.

Types of Solo written communication – This type of

intrapersonal communication involves writing that
Intrapersonal is not intended for others. Journaling or writing in
one’s diary are examples of solo written
Communication communication.

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.
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. For example, if you have low
self-esteem, you may stutter or find it difficult to express yourself when
speaking to other people.
Tips for how you can make use of intrapersonal communication in
order to make yourself a better communicator

LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF BY PRACTICE SELF-AFFIRMATION

ENGAGING IN SELF-DIALOGUE
 In this type of speech context, there is an
interdependent relationship between or
among the participants.

This means that the action of one

Interpersonal participant, more often than not, directly
Speech Context affects the response or reaction of the other
participant(s).

Interpersonal communication can be direct (face-to-

face encounter) or indirect (done through the use of a
tool or technology like talking to someone over the
telephone or internet, communicating by e-mail, and
teleconferencing in distance-learning class).
Two Kinds of Interpersonal Communication
Dyad – 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.
A purposive interview, for example, is formal,
while a casual conversation is informal.
b. Small group–This type of communication 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. The participants in the group
contribute information and opinion, or exchange
thoughts about a topic. Examples of small group
interactions are roundtable discussions, panel
discussions, group brainstorming sessions, and
study groups.
Tips on how to effectively communicate in an interpersonal speech
context:

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Know the objective Let the other Observe the other Use words that are
of the participant(s) participants’ appropriate for the
communication. speak. nonverbal behavior situation.
 It involves a single speaker and
a sizable number of persons or
an audience.
Public
Communication
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.
There are limited or no opportunities for feedback because the speaker has a definite or
prescribed time limit, and both the speaker and the audience maintain their roles throughout the
speech event (the audience may, however, convey nonverbal messages).
Thus, the speaker needs to use and sustain appropriate 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.
You should also make sure that your gestures are not distracting and that you make eye contact
with the audience
 To inform
Public
communication
may be done for the To persuade
following reasons:

To entertain
 Difference between Public Communication and
Mass Media

Public communication is sometimes perceived as the same as mass communication, as the

two are similar in the sense that they both involve a sizable number of persons as the
receiver of the message
The difference lies in the channel used to deliver the message.
In mass communication, the message is delivered with the use of media such as
newspapers, television, radio, and the internet in order to reach a bigger audience in
different places.
 When you talk to your friends, what speech
context is used? Briefly explain your answer.

Why is it important to know the three types of

speech contexts?

Comprehension How can learning more about your inner self help

Questions you become a better communicator?

Why is it important to know the objective of the

communication?

How are public communication and mass

communication different from each other?