Oral Communication
Oral Communication
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Example:
lecture of a teacher
Pastor teaching a class about the meaning behind Holy
Communion in the Christian Church
Doctor talking to a group about ways to avoid heart disease.
B. PERSUASIVE SPEECH
Intends to convince listeners to the speaker’s claim.Its purpose is
to present facts and ideas and it expects the audience to be
able to understands and hopefully remember salient points to
the speech content.
is given solely for the purpose of convincing the audience to
agree with the speaker’s opinion on a particular topic.
Example:
speech of lawyer
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C. ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH
designed to captivate an audience’s attention and regale or
amuse them while delivering a message
aims to share laughter and enjoyment to the audience through
witty and humorous lines.
Example:
speech of a comedian
B. Memorized Speech
consists of reciting a scripted speech from memory
Memorization allows the speaker to be free of notes.
When it comes to speeches, memorization can be useful when the
message needs to be exact and the speaker doesn’t want to be
confined by notes.
C. Extemporaneous Speech
presentation of a carefully planned and rehearsed speech, spoken in
a conversational manner using brief notes
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By using notes rather than a full manuscript, the extemporaneous
speaker can establish and maintain eye contact with the audience
and assess how well they are understanding the speech as it
progresses
The opportunity to assess is also an opportunity to restate more clearly
any idea or concept that the audience seems to have trouble
grasping.
D. Impromptu Speech
the presentation of a short message without advance preparation.
Impromptu speeches often occur when someone is asked to “say a
few words” or give a toast on a special occasion.
the presentation of a short message without advance preparation
and is for people knowledgeable about the subject.
Intimate Style
This style is predominantly used when conversing with boyfriend or girlfriend,
spouse, loved ones and very close friends.
There are specific jargons or terms that the pair or group uses which depict
their close relationships
Intonation is more important than the utterances and grammar used.
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Casual Style
This is common among friends and collegues who are close to each other.
The language used in casual conversation is informal.
a. Ellipsis is used to show omission of words (thank you- thanks).
b. Slang is common among younger people.
c. Grammar is simplified
Consultative Style
This is used in semi-formal communication, like conversations in business
meeting and between principal/teacher and student, manager and
trainee, doctor and patient.
The speaker provides background information about the topic, with the
presumption that the topic may not be familiar to the addressee
Formal Style
This is usually used in formal situation/occasion like a graduation ceremony
and other similar occasions attended by a large group.
It requires a little amount of shared background information and little
feedback from the audience.
In this style, the speaker and the addressee maintain a certain distance.
Frozen Style
This requires a much more formal language intended for very formal
occasions that are attended by a large group of people.
This includes state meetings in a palace, church ritual/service, speech for a
state ceremony and the like.
The addressees are not allowed to ask questions, and the speaker observes
polite language, good grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
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TASK 2: FILL ME!
Direction: Distinguish how you should communicate in the following speaking
situations through the diagram below. Place the letter according to its
appropriate type of speech style.
Intimate Casual
3. Consultative
1. 5.
2. 4.
6.
Formal Frozen
7. 9.
8. 10.
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TASK 3: AM I RIGHT OR WRONG?
Directions: Identify whether each statement is TRUE or FALSE. Write your
answers on the space provided.
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