LESSON:

COMMUNICATION
and the

Different
Communicative Styles
or Speech Styles
 Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

1. define communication,
2. identify the types of communication,
3. familiarize with the Nature and Functions of
Communication,
4. distinguish the communicative styles or speech
styles from one another,
5. Perform a role play using the communicative
styles
 Definition of
COMMUNICATION
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COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION
Process of information
exchange between
individuals through a
common system, signs and
behavior
COMMUNICATION

Verbal

Non-verbal
 COMMUNICATION
Non-verbal

Verbal

Oral Written
• Use of vocal • Handwritten or
chord, the mouth printed texts
and the voice. usually letters.
• Saying out/aloud
the message.
 COMMUNICATION
Verbal

Oral Written Non-verbal

• Use of vocal • Handwritten
chord, the mouth or printed
and the voice. texts usually
letters.
• Saying out/aloud

The use of
the message.

gesture,
actions and
body language
to send a
message.
 Nature of
COMMUNICATION

1. Communication is a process.
2. Communication occurs between 2
or more people.
3. Communication can be expressed
through written or spoken words,
actions or both at the same time.
 Functions of
COMMUNICATION

1. CONTROL
2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
3. MOTIVATION
4. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
5. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
Functions of COMMUNICATION

1. CONTROL
It affects our actions and is used to
control our behavior.

2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
It allows individuals to connect with
other.
Functions of COMMUNICATION

3. MOTIVATION
It motivates or encourage people to
live better.

4. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
It allows people to express their
feelings and emotions.
Functions of COMMUNICATION

5. INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
communication sends information,
updates and needed data
COMMUNICATION
BARRIERS
COMMUNICATION
BARRIER
something that
prevents us from
correctly getting
and accepting the
messages
 1. PHYSICAL
BARRIER

Tangible object/thing
that keep the
members apart from
each other

Walls, closed doors, distance and blocked off

areas are some of the examples.
 2. CULTURAL
BARRIER

A person’s race, origin

and cultural
background can affect
the communication.

Foreign person or indigenous people with

different background.
 3. EMOTIONAL
BARRIER
if you feel uneasy or
anxious, you might not want
to speak up. If you’re angry,
you’ll have a hard time
receiving information that’s
being given to you.

When the person is feeling a strong emotion.

 4. PERCEPTUAL
BARRIER

The assumption or bias

towards someone can
contribute to the quality
of the conversation.

Bias, mindset or expectation towards the person,

COMMUNICATIV
E
Styles
COMMUNICATIVE Styles
 Speech style means the form of
language that the speaker uses which
characterized by the degree of
formality.
-Martin Joos
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
1. Intimate
2.Casual
3.Consultative
4.Formal
5.Frozen
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
1. Intimate
• This speech style is for very close relationships like couples,
family, and best friends.
• used in conversation between people who are very close
and know each other quite well

EXAMPLES: Couple talking about their

future plans, family sharing ideas, very
close friends sharing secrets, etc.
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
2. Casual
• informal communication between groups and peers.
• characterized by slang meanings or expressions that
are easily understood by the communicators

EXAMPLES: phone calls, everyday conversation with

friends, chats, inside jokes of friends, etc.
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
3. Consultative
• used in semi-formal communication, sentences end
to be shorter and spontaneous, the speaker talks
spontaneously.
• Conversations between
strangers, teachers and
students, doctors and
patients make use of the
consultative style.
EXAMPLES: regular classroom
discussions, doctor-patient, etc.
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
4. Formal
• Formal speeches are straightforward speeches.
• the speaker says is something that has been
prepared beforehand.
• does not encourage listeners’ participation or
interaction among communicators. (one-way)

Examples: Announcements, SONA, welcome

addresses, formal speeches etc.
 COMMUNICATIVE Styles
5. Frozen
• It is the most formal communicative style that is
usually used during respectful events and
ceremonies. 
• “Frozen” in time and remains unchanged.
• speech is carefully planned and verbalized
• generally used in print media, rules, or
declamation.

EXAMPLE: Pledges, Phil. Natl. anthems, marriage

(vows) ceremonies, laws, etc.
QUIZ
Time
1. Among the choices, what is the
best definition of communication?

a.Communication is simply talking to

someone.
b.Communication is a process of
information exchange between
individuals.
c.Communication is using verbal
language to express emotions.
2. A type of communication that
uses VOICE and MOUTH.

a. verbal
b. non-verbal
c. sign language
3. This type of communication
includes gesture or actions to
express a message.

a. verbal
b. non-verbal
c. both a and b
4. The word “oral” in connection to
communication can also mean

a. spoken
b. written
c. both a and b
 5. Communication is a
process. It follows steps.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE
6. Communication happens when
2 or more individuals exchange
message.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE
7. Communication is talking
to myself when I’m alone.

a. TRUE
b. FALSE
8. Communication is used to
control behavior.

a. social interaction
b. control
c. emotional expression
 9. Communication is used to
share information, knowledge and
update.

a. social interaction
b. information dissemination
c. emotional expression
 10. Communication is to inspire
people and encourage them to be
better individuals.

a. motivation
b. control
c. emotional expression
11. Things or factors that prevent
us from getting the message
correctly.

a. miscommunication
b. barriers in communication
c. noise, walls, distance
12. Which of the following is an
example of a communication
barrier?
a. talking to someone using the bikol
dialect
b. face-to-face discussion of lesson
c. loud music playing while two
persons are talking
 13. A communication barrier
which happens when someone is
feeling a strong emotion.

a. physical barrier
b. physiological barrier
c. emotional barrier
 14. A communication barrier which
happens when someone comes from a
different place with a different language
and cultural background.

a. physiological barrier
b. cultural barrier
c. emotional barrier
15. A communication barrier which
happens when you have bias or
prejudice towards someone.

a. physiological barrier
b. physical barrier
c. perceptual barrier
 16. It is a form or way of
communicating to different
people.

a. non-verbal communication
b. communicative style
c. communicative approach
17. A speech style typically
used in events and
ceremonies.

a. casual
b. formal
c. frozen
18. A speech style delivered
through a speech with an
audience.

a. casual
b. formal
c. frozen
19. “Babe, we need to buy
groceries.” is an example of
what speech style?

a. intimate
b. consultative
c. frozen
20. “Hey bro!” is an example
of what speech style.

a. casual
b. consultative
c. frozen
Supply the missing letters to complete the words.
Give the 5 Speech Styles.

21. i_ti_ate
22. c_s_al
23. f_r_al
24. f_oz_n
25. c_nsu_ta_i_e
Identify the type of speech style
for the following situation.
26. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist.
27. Giving last minute instruction to the players.
28. Delivering campaign speeches.
29. Delivering a presidential speech.
30. Delivering news reports.
31. Talking and laughing about memories.
32.Leading a prayer before meals.
33. Reading school policies
34. Talking to a stranger.
35. Reciting the pledge of allegiance to the flag.