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Oral Communication in Context

Week 5: Types of Speech Context

Name _______________________________________________________________

Section ________________________________________ Date ________________

The module consists of one lesson, namely:

● Types of Speech Context (EN 11/12OC – 1f – j – 15)
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. define speech context;
2. identify the various types of speech context in different situations; and
3. employ appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior in different speech context.

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What type of speech context happens when two persons interact ?

A. Dyad C. Public Communication
B. Mass Communication D. Small Group
2. What type of speech context refers to communication that focuses on one person, in which the
speaker acts as both the sender and receiver of the message?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
3. What type of speech context refers to the process of imparting information through television, radio,
newspaper, magazines, books, billboards, internet and other types of media?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
4. Which of these types of speech context takes place between and among people and establishes
personal relationship between and among them?
A. Inter personal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication
5. Which type of INTERPERSONAL context involves at least three but not more than twelve people
engaging in a face-to-face interaction?
A. Dyad Communication C. Small Group Communication
B. Sharing Group Communication D. Team Communication
6. What type of speech context requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a
group?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication

7. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?

A. Dyad Communication C. Long Story Communication
B. Intrapersonal Communication D. Mass Communication
8. Who is/are involved in an intrapersonal communication?
A. a small group C. a speaker and an audience
B. only one speaker D. two speakers
9. Which of the following refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the
communication process takes place?
A. Speech delivery C. Speech defect
B. Speech context D. Speech communication
10. You spent the night reminiscing your happy moments with someone you are interested in and
suddenly realized that you must prioritize your studies. What type of speech context is evident in the
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situation?
A. Public communication C. Interpersonal communication
B. Mass communication D. Intrapersonal Communication

For numbers 11-15:

Directions: Write T if the statement is TRUE and write F if the statement is FALSE.

11. Speech Context refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the communication
process takes place.
12. In dyad and small group communication, you have to listen carefully and understand what the other
person is saying. Asking clarifying questions will let the other person know that you are indeed
listening attentively.
13. Cheering yourself up before an important event or talking to yourself while completing a task are
examples of interpersonal communication.
14. To become a good communicator, you should at least know how to behave and respond to various
speech contexts.
15. Providing comfort to a friend who is feeling down, or simply talking with your classmates about your
plans for a group activity is an example of a dyad and small group communication.

Background Information

There is never a day that you do not communicate. It could be a group discussion, Facebook
status update, dinner conversation with someone you are interested in, or small talk with a family
member. In this case, it is necessary for you to understand the concept of speaking in a variety of
communication situation and the number of people you are communicating with.

Since you have already learned the various components of communication in the previous
modules, this time you are going to look at speech context and find out how to act appropriately in the
different communication situations.

What’s In
In the previous lesson, you were able to determine the verbal and non-verbal cues that the
speaker uses in order to achieve his/her purpose. You were given different activities that helped you to
fully understand the functions of communication (i.e. control, social interaction, motivation, emotional
expression and information dissemination).

You have now realized that your ability to communicate affects your relationship with the people
around you. To further strengthen this insight, the tasks in this module will let you discover the meaning
and types of speech context, and apply appropriate verbal and non-verbal behavior in different speech
situations.

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
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place. Context helps to establish meaning and can influence what is said and how it is said.”

Read and carefully evaluate the statements written inside the circle, then select from the given
communication contexts what you think matches the phrase. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write your answer on a separate sheep of paper.

5.
Articulating
1. Consoling a
your stand on a
friend who is
pressing issue in
feeling down
the editorial
4. page A. Communication with Self
Discussing with your 2. Cheering B. Communication between
groupmate your yourself up two persons
assigned report before an C. Mass Communication
important event D. Communication is a Small
3. Delivering your Group
graduation speech
to your fellow
graduates

What is It
Speech Context is important because it helps you communicate appropriately, understand the
meaning 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, “its 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
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

A. 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.
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B. 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.

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.

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, unlike interpersonal and small groups, the channels are more exaggerated. The voice
is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is larger” (Hybels & Weaver,
2012, p 19).

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:
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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.).
Don’t overdo it. While it is normal to 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

Consoling your friend who is feeling down, or simply talking with your classmates about your
plans for a group activity is an example of a dyad and small group communication. This kind of
communication implies that the conversation is being shared and there is exchange of ideas. Small group
involves different skills because unlike 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 are talking. Is your tone
tough? Do you smile and encourage 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
language to ensure that it is consistent with your
words (Oakes, 2017).

3. When talking to the public

Speaking in front of the crowd requires 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 understood
by your audience.
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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 their thesis proposal.

3. Miggy requested his brother Mikko to help him on his task.

6. The city mayor delivered a speech for his townsfolk.

DOWN:

2. Webinars for teachers are conducted via Facebook live.

4. The principal interviews a teacher-applicant.

5. Emman talks to himself in front of the mirror.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Answer the following statements. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper
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1. Based on what you have learned from the previous activities, define speech context in your own
words.
2. As a senior high school student, what do you think is the advantage of having good communication
skills in a variety of contexts? Do you think it will help you improve your personality? Why or Why
not?
3. Do you agree with this statement: Speech context can influence one’s behavior? Why / Why not?
4. Which of the types of speech contexts do you find easy to practice? Which ones do you find difficult?
5. What should you do to improve your skills?

What I Can Do
Copy the graphic organizer below on a separate sheet of paper. 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 Three Examples for each type

Intrapersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Rubric in evaluating the answer in description:

CRITERIA Points SCOR

Completeness
(Did your answer 5 points 3 points 2 points 1 point
directly describe (Excellent) (Very Good) (Good) (Needs
the type of speech improvement)
context?)

Knowledge

(Did your answer

clearly show you 2 points 1 point
have read and 5 points 3 points (Good) (Needs
understand the (Excellent) (Very Good) improvement)
lesson content by
correctly defining
the key term?)
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Writing Skills

(Did you write 1 point

clearly in complete 5 points 3 points 2 points (Needs
sentence with (Excellent) (Very Good) (Good) improvements)
minimal errors in
grammar and
spelling?)

Adapted from: http://qm.riosalado.edu/resources/SyllabusDB/SocialSciences/Rubric_Short_Answer.pdf

Assessment
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.
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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: Write T if the statement is TRUE and write F if the statement is 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.

Additional Activities

Try to recall what you did and how you felt when you experienced any of these situations; (your
best friend confided a secret to you; you delivered a speech in front of your classmates as a subject
requirement; you talked to yourself about the things you did and what you were supposed to do instead).

What can you say about your experience? What did you learn from it? If you have a second
chance, how will you deal with the situations? What examples of verbal and non-verbal responses will
you use? Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

Directions: Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as guide in
writing your essay and check it again before submitting your final output. Write your essay on a
separate sheet of paper.
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Criteria 5 3 2 1
There is one clear, There is one Main idea is The topic and
focused topic. clear, well somewhat main idea are not
Main idea is clear focused topic. clear. clear.
and well supported Main idea is
Focus and by detailed and clear but not
Details well supported
accurate by detailed
information.
information.

1
The introduction The The There is no
states the main introduction introduction clear

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topic, and provides states the main states the main introduction,
an overview of the topic and topic. A structure, or
essay. Information provides an conclusion is conclusion.
is relevant and overview of the included.

9
presented in a essay. A

A8
logical order. The conclusion is

7
Organization
conclusion is included.

A
5
46
good.

D4
31 cS21
It uses vivid words It uses vivid It uses words

5
4
A
3
2
It uses a limited

1
and phrases. The words and that vocabulary.
choice and phrases. The communicate Jargon or clichés
placement of words choice and clearly, but the may be present

W
seems accurate, placement of writing lacks and detract from
Word Choice natural, and not words is variety. the meaning.
forced. inaccurate at
times and/or
seems

overdone.
Sentence All sentences are Most sentences Most sentences Sentences
structure well constructed are well are well sound

1
, and have varied constructed and constructed, but awkward, are
grammar structure and have varied they have a distractingly

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and
length. There are structure and similar structure repetitive, or
mechanics and/or length.
There are several

9
no errors in length. There are are difficult to
errors in

8
grammar, mechanics, few errors in understand.
grammar,

7
and/or spelling. grammar, There are
mechanics, and/or mechanics, and/or

D6
spelling that numerous errors

5
spelling, but they
do not interfere interfere with in grammar,

A4
with understanding mechanics,

3
understanding. and/or spelling
that interfere
with

understanding.
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