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What does the term 'context in speech' refer to?

The cultural background of the speakers
The language used in a conversation or speaking event
The situation bringing people to a conversation or speaking event (correct)
The tone of voice used in a conversation or speaking event

What are the three things that context in speech refers to?

The physical appearance of the speaker, the weather, the audience's mood
The person speaking, the situation/event/occasion, the person/s being addressed/spoken to (correct)
The speaker's nationality, the audience's occupation, the communication channel used
The language spoken, the topic discussed, the audience's age

Why is it important for communicators to understand the environmental and situational context of their speech?

To ensure that the audience understands every word spoken
To impress the audience with their knowledge of the environment
To show off their public speaking skills
To tailor their communication effectively to the specific situation and audience (correct)

What are the two types of communication contexts mentioned in the text?

Intrapersonal and interpersonal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does context in speech include?

The set of circumstances or facts surrounding a particular event, situation, etc. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Context in speech

is the situation that brings people to a conversation or a speaking event. It also involves the particular time and place of the communication. It also includes the shared understanding of the communicators on the topic of the communication. It is important for communicators to understand the environmental and situational context of the speech they are delivering or listening. More so, among its more relevant definitions is “the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc.” In speech, context refers to three things: (1) the person speaking; (2) the situation/event/occasion; and (3) the person/s being addressed /spoken to. A person is exposed to several communication contexts in his or her everyday life, and these contexts can either be intrapersonal or interpersonal. There are three major t. Signup and view all the answers