Speech Styles and Acts Quiz
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What are examples of casual speech styles?

  • Talking with friends (correct)
  • Personal letters (correct)
  • Emails (correct)
  • Personal blogs (correct)
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What are examples of intimate speech styles?

  • Talking with close friends (correct)
  • Conversations between couples (correct)
  • Discussions between twins (correct)
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which speech style rarely changes and is also known as a static register?

  • Intimate
  • Consultative
  • Formal
  • Frozen (correct)
  • Casual
  • A speech act refers to the act of speaking and its interaction with the listener.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three parts of a speech act?

    <p>Locution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a facilitator in informal group discussions?

    <p>To lead the group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a parliamentary procedure in formal discussions?

    <p>To ensure order and efficiency in discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective public speaking requires a purpose and logical organization.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three modes of persuasion in persuasive speech?

    <p>Ethos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of speech delivery according to how the content is delivered?

    <p>Reading from a manuscript</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Speech Styles

    • Casual: Informal language used by peers and friends (e.g., conversations, emails, personal blogs)
    • Intimate: Private communication shared between close couples or friends (e.g., close friendships, romantic relationships)
    • Frozen: Formal and unchanging language (e.g., pledges, poetry, prayers, formal speeches)
    • Formal: Used in formal settings, one-way communication (e.g., presentations, essays, sermons, announcements)
    • Consultative: Two-way communication used in conversations with professionals (e.g., conversations with doctors, lawyers, counselors)

    Speech Acts

    • Locutionary: Uttering words with meaning
    • Illocutionary: Speaking to interact with the receiver
    • Perlocutionary: Uttering words that affect the receiver's behavior

    Strategies for Informal Group Discussions

    • Facilitator's role:
      • Clearly define discussion objectives
      • Create an inclusive environment
      • Ask thought-provoking questions
      • Maintain discussion focus
      • Bring the discussion to a closure
    • Cognitive factors:
      • Identify and articulate objectives
      • Create an inclusive environment
      • Plan by asking the right questions
      • Provide direction and maintain focus
      • Ensure a healthy flow in exchange of ideas
      • Bring closure

    Social/Emotional Factors

    • Understanding group member's strengths and weaknesses
    • Choosing appropriate place and arrangement to prevent distractions

    Strategies for Formal Discussions

    • Parliamentary procedure:
      • Call to order
      • Roll call of members present
      • Reading minutes of the last meeting
      • Officers and committee reports
      • Special order (important business)

    Voting Motions

    • Voice vote (yes/no)
    • Roll call vote (each member votes)
    • General consent (no opposition)
    • Division (verify vote)
    • Ballot (written votes)

    Guidelines for Effective Public Speaking

    • Purpose: Define a purpose for speech
    • Preparation: Outline speech logically
    • Structure: Organize speech logically
    • Engagement: Inspire and engage listeners
    • Sincerity: Be sincere in delivery
    • Contextualization: Contextualize speech
    • Performance: Be prepared to perform speech publicly
    • Engagement: To share ideas and feelings, engaging with topic
    • Attention: Capture and hold the audience's attention
    • Inclusivity: Involve details relevant to speech topic
    • Confidence: Cultivate confidence in public speaking

    Types of Speeches According to Delivery

    • Manuscript: Reading from a prepared script
    • Memorized: Delivering a speech from memory
    • Impromptu: Speaking without prior preparation
    • Extemporaneous: Prepared and rehearsed speech research,delivered directly

    Principles for Effective Public Speaking

    • Purpose: Clear intention for the speech
    • Organization: Plan and structure speech effectively
    • Build-up: Establish an introduction and conclusion

    Persuasive Speech Types

    • Ethos: Persuading based on credibility
    • Pathos: Persuading through emotion
    • Logos: Persuading through logic

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    Test your knowledge on various speech styles and acts, including definitions and examples of casual, formal, and intimate communications. This quiz also covers strategies for effective group discussions. Perfect for students of communication or linguistics!

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