Oral Communication Reviewer
Oral Communication Reviewer
3. Turn-taking - it pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational
floor.
[] Turn-taking strategy allows all participants in the conversation a chance to speak. You can use
this strategy to avoid taking over the whole conversation.
4. Topic Control - it covers how procedural formality or informality affects the development of
topic in conversations.
[] This is used when there is a need to control and prevent unnecessary interruptions and topic
shifts in a certain conversation. Using this strategy makes the conversation to stay focused on
the topic throughout the discussion and keeps the development of the topic going by asking
questions.
6. Repair - it refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and
comprehending that they encounter in a conversation.
2. INFORMATIVE SPEECH - this is an expository speech that explains an idea, process, or theory.
It provides new information or insights: it can be an explanation of a concept, a description of a
person, place or event, or a demonstration of how something is done.
> examples: classroom lectures, reports, research presentation, cooking demonstrations, and
product reviews.
2. Memorized Speech - is the recitation of a written message that the speaker has committed
to memory.
[] example: actor’s dialogue
Speech Context
> refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the communication process
happens
> it also refers to the purpose of the speech, why you are giving the speech or intended
message
Mass communication
> a “one to many” type of communication wherein speaker/speakers send their message
through a channel: television, radio, newspapers, magazines, etc. to a massive number of
people
2. CASUAL - friends and acquaintances often use casual communication. They feel comfortable
and at ease with one another. They have no inhibitions to share their feelings because they
consider their friends next to their family.
4. FROZEN - those activities which are not changeable in nature (lupang hinirang, panata, etc.)
Speech Act - it is an utterance or statement that a speaker makes to achieve intended effect.
2. DIRECTIVE - a type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addressee
perform an action.
> Some examples of a directive act are asking, ordering, requesting, inviting, advising, and
begging.
3. COMMISIVE - a type of illocutionary act which commits the speaker to doing something in
the future.
> Examples of a commissive act are promising, planning, vowing, and betting.
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.
5. DECLARATION – a type of illocutionary act which brings a change in the external situation.
> Some examples of declarations are blessing, firing, baptizing, bidding, passing a sentence, and
excommunicating.
4. WORD CHOICE
the following words should be avoided in a written speech: jargons, rebudancy or excessive
repetition of words, language inappropriate for the audience and for the occasion
2. Modulation
- using changes in your voice’s tone, pitch, and volume to keep the audience engaged and
emphasize key points.
3. Facial Expressions
- using your face to show emotions that match your words, making your speech more
relatable and impactful.
4. Movement
- using purposeful gestures and body language to emphasize ideas and avoid looking stiff or
nervous.
5. Stage Presence
- commanding attention through confidence, posture, and a strong connection with the
audience.
6. Rapport
- building a connection with your audience by being relatable, engaging, and showing
empathy or understanding.