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.

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What are the three parts of a speech act?

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

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

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Effective public speaking requires a purpose and logical organization.

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What are the three modes of persuasion in persuasive speech?

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

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Casual Speech Style

A casual style of communication, used in informal settings with peers and friends. Examples include talking with friends, personal letters, emails, chats, personal blogs.

Intimate Speech Style

A highly personal and private form of communication, shared between couples, twins, and very close friends or family members. Examples include finishing each other's sentences, spouses, romantic partners, siblings, parent-child relationships, and best friends.

Frozen Speech Style

A fixed and unchanging form of communication, rarely altered. Examples include the Pledge of Allegiance, song lyrics, poems, prayers, and school mottos.

Formal Speech Style

A formal style of communication used in official settings, often one-way in nature. Examples include presentations, academic papers, essays, sermons, speeches, announcements, interviews.

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Consultative Speech Style

A conversational style of communication used in interactions with professionals. Examples include talking with strangers, interactions between adults at work, a teacher with students, conversations with lawyers, doctors, counselors, or clients.

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Speech Act

The communicative purpose or function of language, beyond just the words themselves.

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Locutionary Act

The literal utterance of words with a specific meaning.

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Illocutionary Act

The act of using language to interact with the listener.

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Perlocutionary Act

The effect of language on the listener's behavior or understanding.

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Facilitator Role

The person who leads and guides an informal group discussion.

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Identify and Articulate Objectives

The clear and stated purpose of the discussion, understood by all participants.

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Create an Inclusive Environment

Treat group members with respect, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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Plan by Asking the Right Questions

Asking questions that encourage thoughtful responses and stimulate discussion.

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Provide Direction and Maintain Focus

Guiding the discussion, keeping it on track, and ensuring all members contribute.

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Bring Closure

Summarizing the key points of the discussion, connecting the ideas and insights shared.

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Social/Emotional Factors

Understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each group member.

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Physical Factors

Choosing a comfortable and distraction-free location for the discussion.

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Participants Role

The role of participants in an informal group discussion is to support the leader.

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Parliamentary Procedure

A formal set of procedures used to conduct meetings.

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Call to Order

Signals that a meeting is about to begin.

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Roll Call of Members Present

An attendance record to determine who is present at the meeting.

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Reading Minutes of the Last Meeting

Reviewing the minutes from the previous meeting, allowing for corrections or comments.

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Officers and Committee Reports

Reports from officers or committees, if needed, as part of the agenda.

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Special Order

Important matters that require immediate attention.

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Unfinished Business

Unfinished business from the previous meeting needing resolution.

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New Business

New topics or issues to be discussed.

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Announcements

Reminders or announcements that members need to know.

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Adjournment

The formal closing of a meeting.

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Motion

A proposal that the entire membership votes on to take a stand or action.

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Second Motion

Approving a motion that has been proposed.

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Debate Motion

Having a discussion about the issues being proposed or voted on.

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Vote on Motions

Registering approval or disapproval of a motion through voting.

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Vote by Voice

Asking members to say 'aye' in support and 'no' in opposition.

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Vote by Roll Call

Having each member answer 'yes' or 'no' as their name is called.

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Vote by General Consent

Assuming no opposition to a motion.

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Vote by Division

A way to verify the results of a vote, often done if there is a close call.

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Vote by Ballot

Allowing members to write their vote on a slip of paper.

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Motion to Table

An attempt to delay or reject a motion.

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Motion to Postpone Indefinitely

Allows opponents of a motion to test their strength.

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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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