Oral Communication in Context: Quarter 1 - Module 6: Speech Styles and Speech Types
Oral Communication in Context: Quarter 1 - Module 6: Speech Styles and Speech Types
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Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Speech Styles and Speech Types
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Quarter 1 – Module 6: Speech Types and Styles
First Edition, 2020
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This module was crafted with an earnest desire to help you understand communication
and to guide you develop skills to become an effective communicator. The lessons in
this module will introduce you to the different speech styles and different speeches.
More than that, the activities will help you practice the use of appropriate language in
varied social situations. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The self-reflection questions after each concept is an aid to make you reflect
on your own experiences as a communicator.
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What I Know
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
3. It is a style you use in public with people you are familiar with.
a. casual style c. frozen style
b. intimate style d. consultative style
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10. This type of speech is delivered word-for-word and is usually read..
a. memorized c. impromptu
b. extemporaneous d. manuscript
12. This type of speech is delivered with as short as fifteen minutes’ preparation.
a. memorized c. impromptu
b. extemporaneous d. manuscript
13. Mr. Castro was surprised by his co-teachers with a send-off party after he was
assigned principal of another school. He delivers a/an _____ speech to thank
them.
a. memorized c. impromptu
b. extemporaneous d. manuscript
15. The SSG president leads the newly elected officers in the oath of office. She reads
a/an _____ speech.
a. memorized c. impromptu
b. extemporaneous d. manuscript
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Lesso
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Speech Styles
6a
What’s In
In the previous module, you were introduced to the different contexts of communication.
The variations in environment and conditions helped you understand that these
differences also affect the way you communicate with others. In this lesson, you will be
able to differentiate speech styles and choose the appropriate style to use in a given
speech situation. Not only will you be able to create a good impression, but you will also
establish good relationships with others. Now that’s a 21st century skill!
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What’s New
Activity 1.1
Read the following sentences and rate each on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is completely
informal and 5 is extremely informal. Check the corresponding column.
5 4 3 2 1
Guys, do you wanna come over to my house to watch K-dramas?
Would you like to watch a movie later?
Do you want insurance for your new car?
Would you be interested in purchasing a warranty with your new
car?
Cheeseburger and fries for me?
I’d like a cheeseburger and fries, please.
This dress totally sucks.
I’m not really a fan of that style.
I find that outfit to be rather uninteresting and inappropriate.
Well, we could go tomorrow.
It’s possible that circumstances will permit us to travel soon.
You know, the task is a lot easier than it looks.
The task was much easier than it first seemed.
You could call your doctor if you feel sick
The doctor should be notified if the patient’s health deteriorates.
You call that an excuse?!
I think that was a poor excuse.
The reasons given were unsatisfactory.
What makes an utterance formal or informal? In which situations should we use formal
language? When is informal language acceptable? We will answer these questions, and
more, as we explore speech styles.
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What is It
Speech Styles
We have our own unique ways to express ourselves through speech. The ways we
communicate vary from context to context. These variations are called speech styles.
The way we produce sounds, our grammar, choice of words, and intent all shape our
speech styles. All of us use more than one style when we communicate. I bet you will
agree that one of the most difficult decisions we must do every day is choosing the best
style to use in a given situation.
Joos (1961) introduced the following speech styles: intimate, casual, consultative,
formal, and frozen.
Self-Reflection 1
Recall your latest conversation with a parent, sibling, close friend, or a loved one.
Do you remember yourself using informal language and non-verbal communication
strategies?
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Casual style is a way we use to communicate with
people in a not-so-formal set up. The people who A. JARGONS are words or
use this style of communicating may belong to the phrases used by a specific
same sub-culture. They can be family members, group of people and which
classmates, friends, loved ones, and the like. In hold a specific meaning or
casual style, you use informal language that does such group (Ex: SCORE (in
not pay much attention to grammar correctness film means music; in sports
and word choice. Casual style is often times & education means points; in
relaxed and interactional, often characterized by banking means financial
jargon, slang, contractions, and sometimes, credibility).
vulgar expressions since you often use it with
people your age or whom you consider to be of the B. SLANG are words created by
same level as you. a specific group and is often
used in informal oral
Some Asian cultures like Chinese, Korean, and communication (Ex. lit,
Japanese use specific words to show familial swag, tea, woke, ship, kudos,
hierarchy or closeness with people outside the etc.).
family. This contradicts practices in the western
culture where the youth can speak casually with C. CONTRACTIONS are
parents and elders. shortened words (Ex. ARE +
NOT = aint/aren’t; IS + NOT
Consultative Style is professional = isn’t).
and acceptable to participants.
You use this when you talk to strangers or acquaintances. It is semi-
formal and transactional in nature and often done with a goal in mind.
Here you must observe correct grammar and choice of words. Some
examples of contexts wherein we use this style is between a doctor and
patient, teacher and student, restaurant crew and customer, etc.
Frozen Style is the most formal of all speech styles. It can also be called fixed speech
since it is usually unchanged over time. It is used in formal ceremonies or traditions
and in the delivery of prose or poetry. In this style, you should pay attention to verbal
and non-verbal factors such as enunciation, volume, gestures, eye contact, etc. You
use the frozen style whenever you recite the Pledge of Allegiance (Panatang Makabayan)
or participate in religious services.
Self-Reflection 2
Why is it important for learners like you to know the different speech styles?
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What’s More
Activity 1.2
Label the following scale of formality with the different speech styles you have just
learned. (*Some answers may be repeated.)
Extremely Completely
Formal Informal
Formal Informal
Activity 1.3
Write the speech style appropriate for each situation listed below. Write your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. A student was called to the Office of the Prefect of Discipline because she
violated a school policy.
2. The girl scout facilitating the flag raising ceremony leads everyone in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
3. The secretary of education presents the learning continuity plan to the
president.
4. You tell your parents your concerns about distance learning.
5. Ron and his friends spend an hour on a video call to catch up because
they have not seen each other in a long time.
6. Lester felt down, so Norman gave him a pep talk.
7. Francis requested for an appointment with the HR Officer to discuss
retirement options.
8. A mother tucks her child in bed.
9. The PTA officers meet with the principal to make plans on how to help
students who have no access to online materials.
10. A reporter interviews the DOH secretary for updates.
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Activity 1.4
Choose the correct informal or formal form of each given sentence given the context.
Write the letter of your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. She has decided to accept the job. (A wife speaking to her husband)
A. She will accept the job.
B. She’d be getting the job.
C. She wants to get the job.
D. She’s decided to accept the job.
2. I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television. (A son
requesting his older sibling because he’s studying)
A. Could you turn it down?
B. Hey, turn down the volume!
C. Can’t you see I’m studying here?
D. Would it be possible for you to turn down the volume a bit?
3. Lemme know if you need a hand with that. (A sales agent approaches a
customer in an appliance store)
A. Can I help?
B. How may I be of service?
C. Are you in need of assistance?
D. Do you know how to use that?
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What I Have Learned
What I Can Do
Activity 1.5a
Rewrite the following from informal style to formal style.
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Rewrite the following from formal style to informal style.
Activity 1.5b
A. On a separate sheet of paper, write how you would say “WAIT FOR ME TO
FINISH DOING MY WORK.” to the specified audience:
1. Your teacher
2. Your mother
3. Your friend
B. Was there any difference in how you expressed your idea to the intended
listener? Why?
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Lesson
6b Speech Types
What’s In
In the previous lesson, you were introduced to different speech styles. You understood
that there are differences in the way people communicate depending on the context and
audience. In this lesson, you will be introduced to different types of speech, may they
be given in formal or informal situations. This should help you get ready for your turn
to develop your own speeches in later modules.
What’s New
Activity 2.1
What do the following personalities have in common?
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The personalities featured above, despite coming from different places and
belonging to different times in history, all share the same thing: they have a MESSAGE.
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Let’s get to know each of them a little bit more: Listen to these speeches by accessing
1. Martin Luther King Jr. was a key figure in these links online:
the liberation of the African-Americans
from slavery in the United States in the
1960s. He advanced civil rights through I Have a Dream speech by Martin
non-violent civil disobedience. His most Luther King .Jr HD (subtitled)
famous speech is “I Have A Dream” which https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
he delivered in 1963 on the steps of Lincoln vP4iY1TtS3s
Memorial.
NINOY AQUINO's memorable speech
2. Benigno “Ninoy” S. Aquino Jr. was a (6/9) in Los Angeles (2-15-1981)
Filipino politician known as a notable critic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
of the Marcos regime and a staunch AJgzugc5px0
advocate of democracy. His natural gifts as
a public speaker and his brilliant mind are Miriam Defensor Santiago
admired up to the present. Presidential Election Speech 1992
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3. Miriam Defensor Santiago was also a etAtbautBpk
Filipino politician named among the 100
Most Powerful Women in the World. She Malala Yousafzai Best Speech at
served in all three branches of the Canadian Parliment 2017
Philippine government, as well as received https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
citations for her achievements in the fight 6x9rK4lh2wo
against graft and corruption in the country.
Known as the Iron Lady of Asia, she is best Greta Thunberg’s speech at UN
known for her wit and well-constructed climate change conference
arguments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
11FCyUB81rI
4. Malala Yousafzai is a Pakistani human
rights activist. She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate for her advocacy, specifically
the right to education for women in her country. As young as 11 to 12 years old, she
wrote a blog about her life under Taliban occupation. Four years later, she was a
victim of an assassination attempt along with two other classmates while they were
riding a bus. Her experience only strengthened her activism. In 2017, she became
the youngest person to address the House of Commons of Canada.
They used their voice by delivering powerful speeches to express their ideas that
changed the world. Speech delivery is one tool you can use to impart your ideas. Yes,
you! You can do this too; in fact, you may not have realized it, but at one time or another
you had already done it. Let’s look at different types of speeches and examples of
situations where each type is delivered.
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What is It
Communication skills is a crucial skill if you want to take an active part in the
society. Confidence in speaking is one of the keys to success. In previous lessons, you
have learned about effective communication strategies. This type we will delve into the
world of SPEECHES. Speeches can be divided into two main categories: according to
purpose and according to delivery.
ENTERTAINMENT SPEECH
Entertainment speeches are usually brief and amusing. This type of speech has
the main intent of holding the crowd’s attention through witty narratives that express a
point. Aside from narratives, you can also share interesting information relevant to your
listeners. After all, whether in speaking or writing, you must always remember that your
audience is a major consideration in choosing the way you will deliver the message. This
type of speech is usually given on special occasions, which is why they can also be called
special occasion speeches.
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INFORMATIVE SPEECH
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PERSUASIVE SPEECH
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Speeches According to Delivery
Now that you are familiar with different speech types according to purpose, let’s explore
speeches according to delivery.
MANUSCRIPT SPEECH
MEMORIZED SPEECH
A memorized speech requires you to master the speech enough that you would
not need your notes during delivery. You must remember that there is a risk of sounding
insincere in this method of delivery. Thus, you should keep your speech short and
practice how you will present the speech. This method best used when you are preparing
to deliver short speeches for a special occasion.
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
IMPROMPTU SPEECH
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What’s More
Activity 2.2
Identify the speech type used in the given situations below. Write your answers on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. The mayor presents the city’s learning continuity plan to convince potential
donors to invest in tablets for public school students.
2. The IATF spokesperson explains the guidelines for the enhanced community
quarantine.
3. Teacher Reina goes from house to house to discuss with parents the different
learning modalities available for their children for the current school year.
4. Ryan gives a toast for his brother on his wedding.
5. Thess presented to a prospective client the benefits of getting an insurance and
the possible outcomes of not being insured.
Activity 2.3
Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Write your answers on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Practice is not important in manuscript speech delivery.
2. Impromptu speaking challenges the speaker’s ability to organize and deliver
effectively in a short period of time.
3. Reading from a manuscript gives room for a conversational style of delivery that
the audience appreciates.
4. A memorized speech allows the speaker to practice gestures, establish eye
contact, and plan the delivery.
5. In an extemporaneous speech delivery, the speaker does not have to prepare at
all.
Activity 2.4
Determine the appropriate method of delivery for the given situations.
1. Cassandra is a food technologist. She was invited to discuss different methods of
food preservation to grade 11 students for their Biology and Chemistry subjects.
2. The SSG Officers teamed up with the Alumni Association to raise funds for
families who became financially disadvantaged due to the pandemic. They have
set up a meeting with local investors.
3. Romeo was surprised by his colleagues on his last day of work in his office. He
wishes to thank them during the surprise celebration.
4. After listening to the opposing team’s arguments, Raffy will give his
counterarguments.
5. Janna finished junior high at the top of her class. She has been tasked to give an
inspirational message during the completion ceremony.
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What I Have Learned
Promote biking as an
alternative form of
transport
Entertainment Speech
Manuscript
Memorized
Extemporaneous
Impromptu
What I Can Do
Your friends will be giving a speech. List five (5) tips on how he/she can prepare
well for it based on what you have learned from this lesson.
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Assessment
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet
of paper.
3. In the _____ style we use language filled with idioms and slang, which signal
belongingness to a given group.
a. casual c. formal
b. consultative d. frozen
4. The _____ style uses inside language known only to the members.
a. intimate c. formal
b. consultative d. frozen
5. Cousins Ian, Andrei, Nicco, and James discuss strategies to defeat the worst boss
in a popular video game. They use a/an _____ style.
a. consultative c. formal
b. casual d. frozen
6. Nancy, an OFW, video calls her daughter Fatima to ask her how she is. She uses
a/an _____ style.
a. Intimate c. formal
b. Consultative d. frozen
7. The principal gives the parents of senior high school students an orientation on
school policies during Oplan Balik Eskwela week. She uses a/an _____ style.
a. Intimate c. formal
b. consultative d. frozen
8. The principal gives the parents of senior high school students an orientation on
school policies during Oplan Balik Eskwela week. She uses a/an _____ style.
a. Intimate c. formal
b. Consultative d. frozen
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9. A person who is an expert on a topic is expected to be able to give a brief speech
on the spur of the moment. S/he will deliver a/an _____.
a. manuscript speech c. impromptu speech
b. memorized speech d. extemporaneous speech
10. These types of speeches require some sort of preparation EXCEPT _____.
a. manuscript speech c. impromptu speech
b. memorized speech d. extemporaneous speech
13. Mr. Reyes calls you to recite in the Oral Communication class.
You deliver a/an _____.
a. manuscript speech c. impromptu speech
b. memorized speech d. extemporaneous speech
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Additional Activities
Watch speech videos online and determine the speaker’s purpose and manner of
delivery.
Here are some videos you can access online:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKfx6Xt_Zdk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFkHscJmGbg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk-9TTJvVrE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFPwDe22CoY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUeTDKsfGc8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93geYiZccqI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v26CcifgEq4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBQ_XJ5y6_Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICCwbhDi2eU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGfukDMuhdQ
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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. C Activity 1.2 1. A
2. B 1. Extremely Formal - Frozen Style 2. B
3. A 2. Formal – 3. A
4. B Formal Style 4. A
5. D 3. Informal – 5. B
6. C Casual Style / Consultative Style 6. A
7. C 4. Completely Informal – Casual Style / 7. C
8. A Intimate Style 8. C
9. B 9. C
10. D Activity 1.3 10. C
11. C 1. consultative 11. D
12. B 2. frozen 12. B
13. C 3. formal 13. C
14. D 4. intimate 14. B
15. D 5. casual 15. A
6. intimate
7. consultative
8. intimate
9. consultative
10. consultative
Activity 1.4
1. D
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. B
Activity 2.2
1. persuasive speech
2. informative speech
3. informative speech
4. entertainment speech
5. persuasive speech
Activity 2.3
1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F
Activity 2.4
1. memorized speech
2. memorized speech
3. impromptu speech
4. extemporaneous speech
5. memorized speech / manuscript speech
Answer Key
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