Speech Contexts and Styles PDF

 Context when referring to speech communication is the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event. group discussion dinner conversation Facebook status...

 Context when referring to speech communication is the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event. group discussion dinner conversation Facebook status update Speech Context is important because it helps you communicate appropriately, understand correctly, and respond accordingly. I can... identify the various types of speech context exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior in a given speech context  This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker acts both as the sender and the receiver of the message. “The message is made up of your thoughts and feelings. The channel is your brain, which processes what you are thinking and feeling. There is feedback in the sense that as you talk to yourself, you discard certain ideas and replace them with others.” (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p.16)  You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class talked to you on the way home and you decided it probably meant nothing. When you told yourself not to talk to your friends when you have read in a Facebook post that they were in a party and you were not invited.  You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting your project before the due date and you reflected on why this was so.  This refers to communication between and among people and establishes personal relationship between and among them.  Your unique qualities Highlights how interpersonal as a person matter communication connects during interpersonal people. communication. You and another person become linked together. (Solomon and Theiss, 2013)  INTERPERSONAL CONTEXT DYAD SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION MASS PUBLIC COMMUNICATION DYAD SMALL GROUP PUBLIC MASS COM occurs between two people. You talked to your mother that you need an illustration board for your activity tomorrow. A conversation between your father and mother about the latest announcement of your Barangay Chairman. You offered feedback on the speech performance of your classmate. You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down. involves at least three but not more than twelve engaging in interaction to achieve a desired goal. Your father told the whole family that the trip to Hundred Islands will not push through because of the tropical depression. Your group is pitching ideas for the research title to be presented. You are participating in an organizational meeting which aims to address the concerns of your fellow students. You are having a discussion with your two brothers about the surprise party you are planning for your Mom’s birthday.  requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a group or crowd. You express your message of thanks during the commencement exercises in the school. A candidate tells his/ her platform in a grand rally. You participate in a declamation, oratorical, or debate contest watched by a number of people. You were elected as the new SSG president of your school and were given a chance to deliver a message of gratitude to your fellow students. takes place through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, internet, and other types of media. A weather forecaster informs the audiences about the location of the typhoon. A blog entry about the Dolomite Beach became trending on social media. You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the school’s newspaper. You have recorded a commentary for your school’s Online Discussion of the pandemic and uploaded it in your social media account. I can... distinguish types of speech styles  A speech style, according to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and German professor, refers to the form of language that the speaker utilized which is characterized by the level of formality.  It is the highest form of communicative style which is often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies.  Used generally in very formal setting. Most formal communicative style for respectful situation Does not require any feedback from the audience Usually uses long sentences with good grammar and vocabulary The use of language is fixed and relatively static  Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc. This type uses formal words and expressions and is mostly seen in writing rather than speaking.  Used in speaking to medium to large groups May also be used in single hearers- strangers, older persons, professional Speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered Avoids using slang terminologies Language is comparatively rigid and has a set, agreed upon vocabulary that is well documented; is often of a standard variety.  Announcements, SONA, welcome addresses  Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.  Used in semi-formal communication Happens in two-way participation Most operational among other styles Speaker does not usually plan what he wants to say Sentences end to be shorter and spontaneous  regular classroom discussions, doctor-patient Use of jargon, slang, or the vernacular language  Language used between friends Often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information out Slangs are quite often used in these instances This style is used in informal situations and language Relationship between speaker and hearer is closed  phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats, inside jokes of friends This style is private and occurs between or among close family members or individuals.  Completely private language used within family of very close friends or group Uses personal language codes Grammar is unnecessary Does not need complete language Certain terms of endearment, slangs or expressions whose meaning is shared with a small subset of persons to person  couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets