LAS OralComm Qtr.1 Week6 - and - 71
LAS OralComm Qtr.1 Week6 - and - 71
LAS OralComm Qtr.1 Week6 - and - 71
Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division Office of Bulacan
ORAL COMMUNICATION
IN CONTEXT
ACTIVITY SHEET
Quarter 1
Week 6 – Types of Speeches and Speech Style
Week 7 – Types of Speech Act
NAME: ___________________________________________________
Speech
It is human nature to express thoughts and emotions. Thus, many speeches or forms of
communication in spoken language, made by a speaker before an audience, have been created.
Speeches are more formal than talking or usual conversations. They are primarily delivered to leave
a remarkable message.
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Example: a doctor’s response to the question of a patient
Speech Style
The way we communicate varies depending on a lot of factors such as the speech context,
speech purpose, and speech delivery. The form of language that the speaker uses which
characterized by the degree of formality is known as speech style (Martin Joos, 1976:156).
B T Y P O L I T I C I A N
X T J I A K E U W G E S L
L E K T D O C T O R P T A
U A S F L F O G X I F Q W
I C E D O I M B M P A P Y
S H W Z B T E S E U Y F E
P E C N S M D N A C T O R
F R M R P U I I T R O J L
E H D I A C A H I P V I J
G N E W S A N C H O R Y S
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ACTIVITY B: (Written Work / Task)
Directions: Get to know more how to distinguish the types of speeches according to purpose and
delivery. On the left are characteristics of the different speeches. Check (/) the appropriate column
described by each statement.
Note: More than one column may be selected.
Legend:
I = Informative speech Ma = Manuscript speech
P = Persuasive speech Me = Memorized speech
E = Entertainment speech Ex = Extemporaneous speech
Im = Impromptu speech
Description Purpose Delivery
The speech… I P E Ma Me Ex Im
1. provides the audience with a clear
understanding of a concept or idea
2. aims to convince the audience
3. is delivered with limited preparation and is
guided by an outline
4. is delivered with no advance preparation
and is usually for person knowledgeable
about the subject
5. is used by theater actors
6. is commonly used by candidates running for
political office
7. is employed when answering a question
about oneself in an interview
8. makes use of jokes, funny stories, and vivid
descriptions.
9. is written in advance and should be
practiced in order to avoid monotony
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Intimate
1. Casual
3.
2.
4.
Speech
Styles
Frozen
9. Consultative
5.
10.
6.
Formal
7.
8.
IV. REFLECTION
After having gone through numerous activities, write your realization below by plotting your
ideas.
V. ASSESSMENT
Post Test
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of
the correct answer.
1. All are categorized under types of speech according to delivery EXCEPT .
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a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous c. Persuasive d. Manuscript
2. The is a type of speech that aims to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even
laugh.
a. Expository b. Entertainment c. Persuasive d. Informative
3. You are to use a/an style only when you are with your close family members or
people.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Intimate d. Frozen
4. The style is characterized by a semi-formal communication.
a. Casual b. Consultative c. Frozen d. Intimate
5. The most formal communicative style that is usually used during solemn events and
ceremonies is the style.
a. Casual b. Frozen c. Formal d. Consultative
6. The speech which consists of well-structured, logically sequenced, and strongly coherent
sentences and is prepared beforehand.
a. Formal b. Frozen c. Consultative d. Casual
7. Conversation between friends uses style even though they do not have close relations.
a. Consultative b. Casual c. Formal d. Intimate
8. Delivering a speech with the help of short notes and a clear outline is known as .
a. Manuscript b. Memorized c. Extemporaneous d. Impromptu
9. The primary goal of a/an is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and
behaviors or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
a. Informative b. Expository c. Persuasive d. Entertainment
10. The following are types of speech according to purpose EXCEPT .
a. Informative b. Impromptu c. Persuasive d. Entertainment
Enrichment Activity
Directions: Observe varied speaking situations happening in your environment. Distinguish the
types of speech style used by completing the table below. Then, point out one good practice in
each speaking situation that is worthy of imitation.
1. intimate
2. casual
3. consultative
4. formal
5. frozen
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Week 7 – Types of Speech Act
I. OBJECTIVES
A. Content Standards
The learner recognizes that communicative competence requires understanding of speech
context, speech style, speech act and communicative strategy.
B. Performance Standards:
The learner demonstrates effective use of communicative strategy in a variety of speech
situations.
C. MELC:
EN11/12OC-Ifj20 (Responds appropriately and effectively to a speech act)
D. Specific Objectives:
At the end of this module, the learners should be able to:
1. describe speech act;
2. distinguish types and classification of speech act;
3. determine the appropriate response in different social setting; and
4. respond appropriately and effectively to a speech act.
II. CONTENT
Types of Speeches and Speech Style
III. PROCEDURES:
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Pre-Test
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of
the correct answer.
1. Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.” Who among the
following can say this and make marital union happen?
a. priest b. Teacher c. retired policeman d. famous celebrity
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you carry these for me?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to carry his/her things.
b. The speaker is requesting me to help him/her carry his things.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker does not mean anything.
3. You and your sibling were playing in your room. Suddenly, your mother entered the room and
she angrily said, “It’s dirty here!” How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels happy. c. She does not feel well that is why she got angry.
b. She wants you to clean the room. d. She just wants to get angry.
4. Based on the scenario in item number 3, what will your next action be?
a. I will continue playing with my sibling.
b. I will agree with her and say that the room is dirty.
c. I will stop playing with my sibling and will clean the room.
d. I will ignore my mother.
5. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a. “I checked her outputs last week.” c. “I promise to help you with your problems.”
b. “I am sad and feeling blue!” d. “I think following the law makes us responsible citizens.”
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6. Which of the following refers to the utterance that a speaker makes in order to achieve an
intended effect?
a. Speech Act b. Speech Demo c. Speech Style d. Speech Variation
7. The following are the known functions of speech act EXCEPT:
a. apology b. greeting c. offering d. planning
8. “Please clean the house.” This utterance falls under _____ type of speech act.
a. commissive b. locutionary c. illocutionary d. permissive
9. This refers to the audience’s reaction to an utterance since it carries a directive for the
audience.
a. locutionary b. illocutionary c. perlocutionary d. speech act
10. The listed ideas are utterance requirements for Locutionary Act, EXCEPT FOR ONE.
a. has sense which is more important for communication to took place
b. has the same meaning to both the speaker and the listener
c. has the appropriate response to what has been said
d. has value to shared meaning when it is modified or adjusted
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Examples of Locutionary Acts:
• “Wow?” (When someone is amazed)
• “Hello!” (greeting someone)
• “Get out!” (a strong command)
2. Illocutionary act is the social function of what is said. In an illocutionary speech act, it is not
just saying something itself but with the act of saying something with the intention of:
• stating an opinion, conforming, or denying something;
• making a prediction, a promise, a request;
• issuing an order or a decision; or
• giving advice or permission.
This Speech Act uses the Illocutionary Force of a statement, a confirmation, a denial, a
prediction, a promise, a request, etc.
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3. Commissive – a type of illocutionary act which commits the speaker to doing something in the
future. Examples of commissive act are promising, planning, vowing, and betting.
Example: From this moment on, I will love you and honor you for the rest of my life.
4. Expressive – a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker expresses his/her feelings or
emotional reactions. Some examples of an expressive act are thanking, apologizing, welcoming and
deploring.
Example: Thank heavens, you came to save me! I owe you my life.
5. Declaration– a type of illocutionary act which brings a change in the external situation. Simply
put, declarations bring into existence or cause the state of affairs which they refer to. Some
examples of declarations are blessing, firing, baptizing, bidding, passing a sentence, and
excommunicating.
Example: You are hired! (By saying that someone is hired, an employee causes or brings about the
person’s acceptance to job; consequently, this changes his external situation.)
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Mrs. Sanchez was Mrs. Santos needs I will help her bring
“It’s heavy!”
carrying heavy books. help. her books.
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Anton could not find
his eraser for the
Math test.
Mae accidentally
slipped on the floor.
IV. REFLECTION
After having gone through numerous activities, write your realization below by plotting your
ideas.
V. ASSESSMENT
Post Test
DIRECTIONS: Read each item carefully and answer the questions that follow. Circle the letter of
the correct answer.
1. Based on the scenario in item number 3, what will your next action be?
a. I will continue playing with my sibling.
b. I will agree with her and say that the room is dirty.
c. I will stop playing with my sibling and will clean the room.
d. I will ignore my mother.
2. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you carry these for me?”
a. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to carry his/her things.
b. The speaker is requesting me to help him/her carry his things.
c. The speaker does not make sense.
d. The speaker does not mean anything.
3. The listed ideas are utterance requirements for Locutionary Act, EXCEPT FOR ONE.
a. has sense which is more important for communication to took place
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b. has the same meaning to both the speaker and the listener
c. has the appropriate response to what has been said
d. has value to shared meaning when it is modified or adjusted
4. “Please clean the house.” This utterance falls under _____ type of speech act.
a. commissive b. locutionary c. illocutionary d. permissive
5. Which of the following refers to the utterance that a speaker makes in order to achieve an
intended effect?
a. Speech Act b. Speech Demo c. Speech Style d. Speech Variation
6. Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.” Who among the
following can say this and make marital union happen?
a. priest b. Teacher c. retired policeman d. famous celebrity
7. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?
a. “I checked her outputs last week.” c. “I promise to help you with your problems.”
b. “I am sad and feeling blue!” d. “I think following the law makes us responsible citizens.”
8. You and your sibling were playing in your room. Suddenly, your mother entered the room and
she angrily said, “It’s dirty here!” How would you interpret what she said?
a. She feels happy. c. She does not feel well that is why she got angry.
b. She wants you to clean the room. d. She just wants to get angry.
9. The following are the known functions of speech act EXCEPT:
a. apology b. greeting c. offering d. planning
10. This refers to the audience’s reaction to an utterance since it carries a directive for the
audience.
a. locutionary b. illocutionary c. perlocutionary d. speech act
Enrichment Activity
Directions: Narrate a short story about any of the situations presented in Activity C of this Learning
Sheets using Expressive and Declaration as classification of speech act. Include the dialogue/
discourse of the characters to show their appropriate responses. Use the last page of this Learning
Activity Sheets for your answer. Be guided by the given example.
Example:
Juan is a good kid. He always tries his best in school. He studies his lessons well and
does his assignments diligently. He also submits his projects before the deadline. After some
time, his efforts paid off.
“A round of applause for Juan dela Cruz! He is hereby awarded this certificate of
recognition for his outstanding academic performance, With High Honors!”, the teacher
announced. “Congratulations, Juan!”, Ms. Ivy Lim added. Aling Teresa exclaimed, Wow,
congratulations, Juan! I am so proud of you.”
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