GRADE 1

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ORAL
COMMUNICATION
Quarter 1 – Module 4

Speech Context and

Speech Style

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MODULE 4
Speech Context and
Speech Style
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MODULE 4
SPEECH CONTEXT AND SPEECH STYLE

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:

You will be able to identify the various speech context and distinguish
the types of speech styles.

In this quarter, we aim that you, in the long run will be able to develop a deeper
understanding of the differences that each person has practiced in relation with his or her
cultural background. With this knowledge, we also aim that you will be able to build a
stronger sense of sensitivity towards other people and that through this sensitivity, you may
serve as God’s instrument in spreading the Good News.

LEARNING TARGETS:
At the end of the day, you will be able to:
 define what is the meaning of speech context and speech styles;
 identify the different types of speech context; and
 distinguish the different types of speech styles.

Photo Courtesy: https://www.thoughtco.com/impromptu-speech-1857493

INITIAL TASK: PICTURE ANALYSIS
Analyze the pictures given. Briefly explain your thoughts and ideas about the
pictures that are provided. Write your answers on the space provided. The explanation
should contain at 3 sentences and a maximum of 5 sentences.
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https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/commbusprofcdn/chapter/what-is-intrapersonal-communication/

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https://www.communicationtheory.org/interpersonal-communication/

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UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES:
The following are the key words and challenging terms used in this module:
 Speech Context – refers to the setting in which communication situation takes place.
 Speech Style - are patterns of speaking characterized by distinctive pronunciation,
vocabulary, intent, participants, and grammatical structures 

ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE:

KWL stands for - KNOW everything you know about the lesson, WANT TO KNOW
what you want to learn about the subject matter, LEARN what did you learn after the
discussion

The said activity will provide an avenue to spawn your prior knowledge with the topic
at hand and at the same time it will always provide the dynamism of the discussion. The K
and W parts will be answered during the APK period. The L part will be done during the
presentation of concepts.

KNOW WANT TO KNOW

What do you know about speech context? What do you want to know about speech
context?
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2.

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QUESTION 1:
What is speech context?

Speech Context

Speech context refers to the setting where communication process is occurring. This
is an important element in communication which will help the communicators in determining
how to express their sentiments and opinions in an environment-sensitive way. It is divided
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into two general types which are intrapersonal communication and interpersonal
communication.
Intrapersonal Communication
This is communication with oneself using internal vocalization or reflective thinking.
Like other forms of communication, intrapersonal communication is triggered by some
internal or external stimulus. We may, for example, communicate with our self about what
we want to eat due to the internal stimulus of hunger, or we may react intrapersonally to an
event we witness. Unlike other forms of communication, intrapersonal communication
usually takes place inside our heads.
Other times, intrapersonal communication is undertaken in order to reflect upon or
appreciate something. There are three aspects of intrapersonal communication are self-
concept, perception and expectation.
 Self-concept is the basis for intrapersonal communication, because it
determines how a persona sees him/herself and is oriented toward others.
 Perception pertains to how you view all the things that are surrounding you.
 Expectations are future-oriented messages dealing with long-term roles,
sometimes called life scripts.
Intrapersonal communication may involve different levels of communication activity: internal
discourse, solo vocal communication, and solo written communication.
 Internal discourse involves thinking, concentration and analysis.
Psychologists include both daydreaming and nocturnal dreaming in this
category. Prayer, contemplation and meditation also are part of this category,
though from a theological point of view the argument may be made that this is
not solely internal to one person. In Sufi tradition, this is similar to the concept
of nafs, negotiating with the inner self. Example: Consciously appreciating the
beauty of a sunset.
 Solo vocal communication includes speaking aloud to oneself. This may be
done to clarify thinking, to rehearse a message intended for others, or simply
to let off steam. Example: Talking to yourself as you complain about your
boss.
 Solo written communication deals with writing not intended for others.
Example: An entry in a diary or personal journal.

Interpersonal Communication
This is the process of exchanging messages between people whose lives mutually
influence one another in unique ways in relation to social and cultural norms. This definition
highlights the fact that interpersonal communication involves two or more people who are
interdependent to some degree. This is divided in three different forms namely, group
communication, public communication and mass communication.
 Group communication is a dynamic process where a small number of people
engage in a conversation.” (McLean, 2005). Group communication is
generally defined as involving three to eight people. The larger the group, the
more likely it is to break down into smaller groups.
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 In public communication, one person speaks to a group of people. The

speaker may ask questions, and engage the audience in a discussion, but the
dynamics of the conversation are distinct from group communication, where
different rules apply. In a public speaking situation, the group normally
submits themselves to the speaker.
o For example, the boss speaks to everyone, and the sales team quietly
listens without interruption.
 This generalization is changing as norms and expectations change, and many
cultures have a tradition of “call outs” or interjections that are not to be
interpreted as interruptions or competition for the floor, but instead as
affirmations.
o The boss may say, as part of a charged-up motivational speech, “Do
you hear me?” and the sales team is expected to call back “Yes Sir!”
The boss, as a public speaker, recognizes that intrapersonal
communication (thoughts of the individual members) or interpersonal
communication (communication between team members) may
interfere with this classic public speaking dynamic of all to one, or the
audience devoting all its attention to the speaker, and incorporate
attention getting and engagement strategies to keep the sales team
focused on the message.
 Mass communication is a more public form of communication between an
entity and a large and diverse audience, mediated by some form of
technology. This may be either real time or on a taped delay basis, or it may
be rooted in the usually recent past. Examples: Radio and television,
newspapers and magazines.

QUESTION 2:
What is Speech Style?

KNOWLEDGE CHECK:
KNOW WANT TO KNOW
What do you know about Speech Style? What do you want to know about Speech
Style?
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3.
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Speech Style
According to Martin Joos (1976:156), speech style here means the form of language
that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality. He identified the
styles in five classes such as frozen style, formal style, consultative style, casual style, and
intimate style.
Frozen
 It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful
events and ceremonies. It also used when one shows hesitation, disinterest
or prejudice. Frozen speech is used generally in a very formal setting, does
not require any feedback from the audience, most formal communicative style
for respectful situations. Some examples of frozen speeches are pledges,
anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc.
Formal
 Formal speeches are straightforward speeches. In this speech style, the
speaker avoids using slang terminologies, what the speaker says is
something that has been prepared beforehand, its complex sentence and
noun phrases are well structured, logically sequenced and strongly coherent.
Some examples of formal speeches are State of the Nations’ Address
(SONA), welcome address, announcements, etc.
Consultative
 This is used in semi-formal communication, sentences end to be shorter and
spontaneous, the speaker does not usually plan what he/she wants to say,
most operational among others. Some examples of consultative speeches are
the lecture of a teacher to students, the explanation of a doctor about the
patients’ medication, a lawyer trying to explain the case to his client, etc.
Casual
 This is an informal communication between groups and peers. Casual style is
used in conversation between friends and insiders who have something to
share and have shared background information but don’t have close relations.
Some examples of casual speeches are phone calls, everyday conversation
with classmates, chitchats, etc.
Intimate
 For very close relationships like couples, family, and best friends. It is also
used for self-addressed questions or self-talk, etc. Intimate speech is used in
conversation between people who are very close and know each other quite
well because they have the maximum of shared background information.
Some examples of an intimate speeches are parents giving an advice to
children, a very close friend sharing a very important secret, a couple
discussing their plans in the future, etc.
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ASSESSMENT:
Instruction: Using the table found below, express your overall learning about the
topics Speech Context and Speech Style by filling in the need information. Use your own
words in supply the information and strictly no using of the examples provided in the
module.

Topic Description/Characteristics Example

1. Intrapersonal 1.
Communication 2.
2. Interpersonal 1.
Communication 2.
3. Group communication 1.
2.
4. Public communication 1.
2.
5. Mass Communication 1,
2.
6. Frozen 1.
2.
7. Formal 1.
2.
8. Consultative 1.
2.
9. Casual 1.
2.
10. Intimate 1.
2.

LESSON REFLECTION
Communication is an inherent gift given to every one of us. We always do this from
time to time. We use this to express our emotions, to do our obligations, to facilitate the
information that are coming to us and many more processes that involves communication.
Language is also one of those important elements that constitutes our lives.
A lot of languages are developed from time to time. Some of which represents a
certain community but some language caused harshness among people. Sadly, these harsh
“language” became an expression common to people, especially to the teenagers
nowadays.
The term “expression” incessantly used by people as a scapegoat for them to freely
use it even though they already know how negative meaning of the words are.
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POINT OF INSIGHT:
As an Ignacian-Marian learner, what is your insight on the misuse of
languages?
(Write a paragraph of thought with at least five sentences or more)
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Draft Portion:

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FINAL ANSWER:

BIBLICAL VERSE

“But when you pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for
they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:7
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FINAL TASK: SPEAK UP CHALLENGE

Instruction: Create a short video presentation (3-5 minutes) expressing your thoughts on
how Speech Context and Speech Style are very much related with each other.

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Content The video Few parts of Few errors in A lot of the All of the things
shows a the video are the video are content are found in the
correct and confusing. clearly seen. confusing and video are
substantial erroneously confusing and
presentation done. erroneous.
of facts and
concepts.
Audio The audio of The audio of The audio of The audio of There is no
the video can video can be the video is the video audio at all.
be heard heard but unstable cannot be
clearly. some parts some parts understood
Absence of are unclear may be too due to the
unnecessary but tolerable. loud or too presence of
noise is Little weak. The excessive
observed. presence of presence of noise.
unnecessary unnecessary
noise is noise is
observed. clearly
observed.
Visual The video is The video is The video The video is There is no
Aesthetics properly edited with editing is edited but editing done.
edited with good cleanly done most of the Raw videos are
clean transitions, but with a beautification submitted. Due
transition but portions very minimal used made to very poor
effects. The made the effort. The the lighting, the
video is not presentation lighting used presentation student is
too bright and messy. The is not very very messy. unrecognizable.
not too dull. lighting used suitable. The lighting
The lightings is suitable. used was too
of the video is bright or too
very suitable. dark.
Delivery The student The student The student The student The student did
shows an looks a little looks very looks very not appear as
exuding stage nervous while tense and tense and the actor or
presence and performing. nervous while nervous, as actress in the
the delivery of Few instances in front of the shown in video.
language is of stuttering camera. The some
very fluent. are also seen. delivery of unnecessary
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lines are gestures the

delivered with ruins the
difficulty. presentation.
Stuttering are
very evident.

References:
Syjueco, M. (2016). Oral communication in context. DIWA Learning Systems.

Lumen Learning (n.d.) Intrapersonal communication and self.

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/atdcoursereview-speechcomm-
1/chapter/92/#:~:text=Intrapersonal%20communication%20is%20communication
%20with,some%20internal%20or%20external%20stimulus.&text=Intrapersonal
%20communication%20also%20helps%20build%20and%20maintain%20our%20self
%2Dconcept.

Communication in Context (n.d). In Google.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/businesscommunication/chapter/1-3-communication-in-
context/
Lindero, J. (2019). Types of speech context and styles [Powerpoint presentation].
https://www.slideshare.net/JezreelLindero/types-of-speech-context-and-
styles#:~:text=MASS%20COMMUNICATION%20Communication%20that
%20takes,and%20other%20types%20of%20media.&text=SPEECH%20STYLE
%20%E2%80%A2%20The%20content,results%20in%20various%20speech
%20styles!

Prepared by:

ARIEL S. ADOBAS, LPT

Subject Teacher

Checked by:

RAYMOND W. DELA CUESTA, LPT, M.A.Ed.

Senior High School Academic Coordinator

Noted by:

ELEANOR C. AGUILLON, LPT, M.A.Ed.

Senior High School Focal Person