SPEECH CONTEXT is about the environment where the communication happens and how the message is

relayed during the process. By knowing the speech context of a conversation, we can easily understand the message
and we can make feedback clearly and appropriately.

Types of Speech Contexts

1. Intrapersonal
It is simply communicating with yourself. It takes place when you are engaging in inner talk. This means that the
speaker acts as the source and the receiver of the message. This type of speech context is important in understanding
yourself and others. When you do self- reflection, you analyze your thoughts and feelings.

2. Interpersonal
This communication involves two or more people. The conversation can be formal or informal, intimate or casual depending
on the relationship people involved have.
a. Dyad Communication- When you were asked to share something to your mom or dad, you did dyad
communication. This type of speech context occurs between two people.
Examples:
You talked to your mother that you need an illustration board for your activity tomorrow.
Your doctor asks about what you want to consult it.

b.Small Group- This type of interpersonal communication involves at least three, but not more than 12
people engaging in face-to-face interaction to achieve a desired goal. This type of communication is
present during brainstorming or collaborating with other people.
Examples:
Your group is pitching ideas for the research title to be presented.
Your father told the whole family that the trip to Hundred Islands will not push throughbecause of the tropical depression.

3. Public- When you participate in an oratorical contest watched by a number of people, that is public communication.
Hybels & Weaver (2012) discussed that in public communication, the channels are more exaggerated. The voice
is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is bigger.
Examples:
You express your message of thanks during the commencement exercises in the school.
A candidate tells his/ her platform in a grand rally.

4. Mass Communication- When you articulate your ideas using television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books,
billboards, internet and other types of media, it is mass communication.

Examples:
A weather forecaster informs the audiences about the location of the typhoon.
A blog entry about the Tondol White Sand Beach became trending on social media.

SPEECH STYLES
According to Martin Joos (1976:156) as cited by Staff (2018), the form of language that you use as the
speaker is characterized by the degree of formality. This is referred as the speech style.

Sipacio and Balgos (2016) citing Joss (1968).

1. FROZEN- This style is "frozen"' in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in ceremonies.
Common examples are the Preamble to the Constitution, Lord's Prayer and allegiance to country/
flag.
2. FORMAL- This style is used in formal settings. Unlike the consultative style, this is one- way.
Examples are sermons by priests and ministers, State of the Nation Address of the President, formal
speeches or pronouncements by the judges.

3. CONSULTATIVE- This style is the standard one. Professional or mutually accepted language is a
must in this style. Examples of situations are communication
1 between teachers and students,
 employers and employees, doctor and patient, judge and lawyer, or the President and his
constituents.

4. CASUAL- This style is common among peers and friends. Jargon, slang, street language, gay
language or vulgar words are used.

5. INTIMATE- This style is private and occurs between or among close family members or intimate
individuals. The language used in this style may not be shared in public.

TYPES OF SPEECH
Types of Speech According to Purpose
A. Informative or expository speech - is mainly performed for the purpose of educating the
audience on new or relevant piece of information on a particular topic.
Example: lecture of a teacher
B. Persuasive speech is given solely for the purpose of convincing the audience to agree with the
speaker’s opinion on a particular topic.
Example: speech of a lawyer in a court hearing
A speech of a running candidate for a government post
C. Entertainment speech - aims to share laughter and enjoyment to the audience through witty and
humorous lines.

Types of Speech According to Delivery

A. Manuscript speech - is the word-for-word iteration of a written message using visual aids.
Example: news anchor with a teleprompter
B. Memorized speech - is the rote recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed
to memory.
Example: actor’s dialogue
C. Extemporaneous speech - is the presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed
speech, spoken in a conversational manner using brief notes.
Example: a campaign speech before a voting public
D. Impromptu speech - is the presentation of a short message without advance preparation
and is for people knowledgeable about the subject.
Example: a doctor’s response to the question of a patient