Types of Speech Context Quiz

Types of Speech Context

• Intrapersonal Communication

  • Involves internal dialogue, where one communicates with oneself.
  • Combines thoughts and feelings processed in the brain.
  • Self-reflection examples include strategizing for a class report or anticipating a teacher's reaction.

• Interpersonal Communication

  • Occurs between two or more people exchanging information and emotions.
  • Involves both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication.
  • “Inter” indicates connections, while “personal” highlights unique individual qualities.

Types of Interpersonal Context

• Dyad Communication

  • Involves two individuals interacting directly.
  • Examples include comforting a friend after a breakup or discussing a child's achievements between parents.

• Small Group Communication

  • Engages three to twelve participants in a face-to-face setting.
  • Focuses on open idea exchange and discussions to reach common goals.
  • Example includes group meetings to plan how tasks will be completed.

• Public Speaking

  • Involves delivering a speech to a larger audience.
  • Requires a louder voice and more expressive gestures.
  • Often supplemented with visual aids like slides or PowerPoint presentations for clarity.
  • Examples include speeches at graduation ceremonies and participation in declamation contests.

Specific Forms of Public Speaking

• Oration

  • A formal public speech characterized by elevated style and diction.

• Declamation

  • An artistic form of public speaking focused on dramatization, emphasizing articulation and gesture to convey messages effectively.

• Impromptu Speech

  • Delivered spontaneously without prior preparation or rehearsal.