Oral Communication
in Context
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Types of Speech Context
Lesson
Types of Speech Context
1
What’s New
Speech Context
Context when referring to speech communication is the surroundings, circumstances, environment,
background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event.
(LumenLearning.com/Elements of Communication).
According to DeVito (2005), “Context refers to the setting in which the communication takes place. Context
helps to establish meaning and can influence what is said and how it is said.”
Read andcarefully evaluatethestatements written insidethecircle, then selectfrom thegiven communication
contexts what you think matches the phrase. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
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What is It
Speech Contextis importantbecauseithelps you communicateappropriately,understandthemeaning of any
message conveyed, and respond accordingly. In order for you to have a clear grasp of what Speech Context is,
its types are discussed below.
Types of Speech Context
1. Intrapersonal – This refers to a type of communication that is focused on one person, where the
speaker acts both as the sender and as the receiver of the message. The message is made up of
thoughts and feelings while the medium is the brain that processes what you think and feel. (Hybels
& Weaver, 2012, p 16)
Examples:
There is a voice within you that tells you, “It’s okay, you can still do it! You can make it!” when you are losing
your drive to finish the task that you are doing.
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.
2. Interpersonal – This refers to the type of communication that takes place between and among
people and creates a personal relationship between and among them. Normally, it includes two
individuals, and it can vary from casual and very personal to formal and impersonal.
Types of Interpersonal Communication
1. Dyad Communication – communication that happens between two people.
Examples:
You consoled your brother who was feeling down.
A conversation between your father and mother about the latest
announcement of your Barangay Chairman.
2. Small Group– This applies to interactions involving at least three but not more than twelve people
engaged in face-to-face interactions to achieve the desired goal. In this type of conversation, all
participants can freely express their ideas throughout the discussion.
Examples:
• You are having a discussion with your two brothers about the surprise party you are planning for
your mom’s birthday.
• Kathlyn who came back from the United States called her three brothers and four sisters and
announced that she is getting married.
3. Public– This type refers to a communication that enables you to send or deliver a message before a
crowd. The message can be transmitted for informative or persuasive purposes. "In public
communication,unlikeinterpersonalandsmallgroups,thechannelsaremoreexaggerated.Thevoice
is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is larger” (Hybels & Weaver,
2012, p 19).
Examples:
• Delivering a graduation speech to your fellow graduates.
• 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.
4. Mass Communication – This refers to communication through television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, books, billboards, the internet, and other types of media.
Examples:
• You are watching a televised briefing of IATF on COVID-19.
• You have recorded a commentary for your school’s Online Discussion of the pandemic and
uploaded it in your social media account.
Verbal and Non-verbal Behavior in a Speech Context
Different speech context whether it is intrapersonal, interpersonal, public or mass communication requires
different approaches. Though there might be some occasional similarities, you should at least know how to
behave and respond to various speech contexts appropriately.
When talking to your self
You might be familiar with the feeling of quietly talking to yourself in your mind, and it's normal — and good
for you. By performing this, it makes you think and reflect on the things you have done or are planning to do.
But here are some important reminders that you need to keep in mind:
1. Use self-talk to your advantage: Cheering yourself, up before
an important event or talking to yourself while completing a
task are two perfect opportunities for self-talk (Gould, 2018,
Talking to yourself is normal n.d.).
2. Don’t overdo it. Whileit is normalto talk to yourself constantly,
it is better not to overuse yourself of doing so. The most
common reason why people end up talking to themselves is
because they feel like they do not have someone else to talk to.
To address this, you need to be more sociable, it would give you
more people to talk to other than yourself.
When talking to one person or a small group of people
Consolingyourfriendwhoisfeelingdown,orsimplytalkingwithyour classmates aboutyourplans foragroup
activity is an example of a dyad and small group communication. This kind of communication implies that the
conversationisbeingsharedandthereis exchangeof ideas.Smallgroupinvolvesdifferentskillsbecauseunlike
dyad, it consists of more than two people. In both cases, you can be as natural as yourself, however, unlike a
running conversation in your head, you have to consider that there are others who are equally important in
the conversation. Thus, to achieve successful communication in a dyad or small group, you have to consider
the following;
1. Listen carefully - Needless to say, this is the very basic
foundation of effective communication. You have to listen
carefully and understand what the other person is saying.
Asking clarifying questions lets the other person know that
you are indeed listening attentively. More so, take active
part. You also need to be heard and understood when it is
your time to speak.
2. Check your tone and body language. The vocabulary of
the body is more revealing than the actual words you
speak. So, watch your tone and body language while you
aretalking.Isyour tonetough?Doyou smileandencourage
the person you are talking to? Your body language tells
more about your emotions and thoughts than your actual
words. Bear this in mind the next time you have a
conversation with someone. Check your body languageto
ensure that it is consistent with your words (Oakes, 2017).
3. When talking to the public: many preparations; from
analyzing your target audience, to planning and drafting
your speech up to the rehearsing part. The key therefore is
to come prepared. Be yourself while you are on stage and
speak in the way that you will be easily understoodby your
audience.You will know more about this in the succeeding
modules about the “Principles of Speech Delivery”.
What’s More
Crossword Puzzle
Complete the puzzle below by identifying the four (4) types of Speech Context and the two (2) types of
Interpersonal Communication evident in the presented situations.
ACROSS:
1.Four students are discussing 3. Miggy requested his brother 6. The city mayor delivered a
their thesis proposal. Mikko to help him on his task. speech for his townsfolk.
DOWN:
2. Webinars for teachers are 4. The principal interviews a 5. Emman talks to himself in
conducted via Facebook live teacher-applicant. front of the mirror.
What I Can Do
Using the graphic organizer below, describe each type of speech context and give three (3) examples for each.
For the description, refer to the following rubric for evaluating the answer in description.
Type Description Example
1.
2.
Intrapersonal Communication
3.
1.
2.
Interpersonal Communication 3.
1.
2.
Public Communication 3.
1.
2.
Mass Communication 3.
Rubric in evaluating the answer in description:
CRITERIA Points SCORE
Completeness
(Did your answer 5 points 3 points 2 1 point
directly describe the type (Excellent) points (Needs
(Very Good)
of speech context?) (Good) improvement)
Knowledge
(Did your answer
clearly show you have 2 1 point
read and understand 5 points 3 points points (Needs
the lesson content by (Excellent) (Good) improvement)
(Very Good)
correctly defining the
key term?)
Writing Skills
(Did you write clearly in 5 points 3 points 2 1 point
complete sentence with (Excellent) points (Needs
(Very Good) improve
minimal errors in (Good)
ment)
grammar and spelling?)
Grade
Quarter 1- Module 5
11 Module Title: Types of Speech Context
1
Assessment Subject Teacher:
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
A. Intrapersonal Communication C. Long Distance Communication
B. Dyad Communication D. Public Communication
2. Which one of the following is NOT an example of intrapersonal communication?
A. sending a text message to a friend C. writing a note to yourself
B. talking to yourself D. thinking about a problem
3. Which of these is an example of Dyadic Communication?
A. two brothers arguing
B. a coach and a player discussing last week’s game
C. a husband and wife making plans for the summer vacation
D. all of these are correct
4. Why do you think group communication involves a different set of skills than interpersonal
communication? It is because
A. in a group, one sender has many different receivers to take into account.
B. in a group, one receiver has many different senders to take into account.
C. group, by definition, consists more than two people.
D. group communication is more important than interpersonal communication
5. Which of the following is NOT true about speech context?
A. In public communication, unlike in interpersonal and small group, the channels are more exaggerated. The
voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is bigger.
B. The most common reason why people end up talking to themselves is because they feel like they do not
have someone else to talk to.
C. Different speech context whether it is intrapersonal, interpersonal, public or mass communication require
different behavior. However, there might be some occasional similarities.
D. In interpersonal communication, asking clarifying questions lets the other person know that you are not
listening attentively.
For numbers 6-10:
Directions: Identify the type of speech context evident in the following situations.
6. You provided reassuring and comforting words to a friend who was feeling down.
A. Dyad Communication C. Mass Communication
B. Public Communication D. Interpersonal Communication
7. You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assigned task.
A. Public Communication C. Dyad Communication
B. Small group communication D. Interpersonal Communication
8. Karen thinks about the things she did the whole day and writes them in her journal.
A. Intrapersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Dyad D. Small Group
9. The TV news anchor is giving the latest news update.
A. Public communication C. Interpersonal Communication
B. Mass communication D. Intrapersonal Communication
10. Group 5 discussed the effects of social media on communication skills.
A. Intrapersonal communication C. Mass Communication
B. Interpersonal communication D. Public Communication
For numbers 11-15
Directions: Tell whether the given statement is True or False.
_______________11. In intrapersonal communication, the message is made up of your thoughts and feelings.
_______________12. In small group communication, all participants can freely share ideas in a loose and open
discussion.
_______________13. Participating in the declamation, oration, debate or story telling activity is an example of small
group communication.
_______________14. To become an effective public speaker, you have to be yourself while you are on stage and
speak in the way that you will easily be understood by your audience.
_______________15. Just like in small group communication, the channel in public communication should not be
exaggerated.
