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    The document discusses speech context and its importance in communication. It defines speech context as the surroundings or circumstances that determine the meaning of a message. There are four main types of speech context: intrapersonal communication which occurs within oneself, interpersonal communication between two or a small group of people, public speaking to a larger audience, and mass communication through media. Different speech contexts require adjusting verbal and nonverbal behaviors appropriately, such as listening actively, checking tone and body language, and preparing for public speaking engagements.

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    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 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 best answer.

    COLUMN A COLUMN B
    1. Consoling a friend who is A. Communication in Public
    feeling down B. Communication with Self
    2. Cheering yourself up before an C. Communication between two
    important event persons
    3. Delivering your graduation D. Mass Communication
    speech to your fellow E. Communication in a small group
    graduates
    4. Discussing with your groupmate
    s your assigned report
    5. Articulating your stand on a
    pressing issue in the editorial
    page of your school paper.
    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, “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

    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.

    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, 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).
    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 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.

    TO SUMMARIZE THE FOUR SPEECH CONTEXT, PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uUP5fFhfX4&t=43s

    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 YOURSELF
    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. 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;
    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.

    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).
    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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