Lesson 4: Speech Context Flashcards
the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event.
speech context
refers to the setting in which the communication takes place.
context according to devito 2005
context can help establish
meaning and can influence what is said and how it is said
types of speech context
intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, mass
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.
intrapersonal
message in intrapersonal
thoughts and feelings
medium in intrapersonal
brain that processes what you think and feel
This refers to the type of communication that takes place between and among people and creates a personal relationship between and among them.
inerpersonal
how many people does interpersonal context involve
2 people
interpersonal can be
casual and very personal AND formal and impersonal
types of interpersonal
dyad and small group
communication that happens between two people.
dyad communication
You consoled your brother who was feeling down.
dyad communication
A conversation between your father and mother about the latest announcement of your Barangay Chairman.
dyad communication
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.
small group
small group involves
3 to 12 people
in small group
all participants freely express their ideas throughout the discussion
You are having a discussion with your two brothers about the surprise party you are planning for your Mom’s birthday.
small group
This type refers to a communication that enables you to send or deliver a message before a crowd.
public
the message in public context is transmitted for
informative or persuasive purposes
the channels in public context are more
louder
the gestures in public context are more
expansive since the audience is larger
This refers to communication through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, the internet, and other types of media.
mass
verbal and non-verbal behavior when talking to yourself
use self talk to your advantage and don’t overdo it
verbal and non-verbal behavior when talking to one person or a small group of people
listen carefully, check your tone and body language
verbal and non-verbal behavior when talking to the public
analyze your target audience, plan and draft your speech, rehearse
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.).
use self talk to your advantage
talking to yourself is
normal
common reason why people end up talking to themselves
they feel like they do not have someone else to talk to
how to address the common reason why people end up talking to themselves
be more sociable and talk to others
, this is the very basic foundation of effective communication.
listen carefully
this lets the other person know that you are indeed listening attentively
asking clarifying questions
tells more about your emotions and thoughts than your actual words.
body language
