context - when referring to speech communication is the surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or setting that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event
types of speech context - intrapersonal, interpersonal, public and mass communication
intrapersonal - this refers to a type of communication that is focused on one person, where the speakers acts both as the sender and as the receiver of the message
interpersonal - this refers to the type of communication that takes place between and among people and creates a personal relationship between and among them, it includes two individuals
types of interpersonal communication - dyad communication and small group
dyad communication - communication that happens between two people
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.
small group - in this type of conversation, all participants can freely express their ideas throughout the discussion
public - this type refers to a communication that enables you to send or deliver a message before the crowd. the message can be transmitted for informative or persuasive purposes
mass communication - this refers to the communication through television, radio, newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, the internet, and other types of media
speech style - the way we communicate varies depending on a lot of factors such as the speech context, speech purpose, and speech delivery
speech style - the form of language that the speaker uses which is characterized by the degree of formality
types of speech style - intimate, casual, consultative, formal, and frozen
intimate - is used for very close relationships
casual - is an informal communication between groups and peers who have something to share and have shared background information but do not have close relations
consultative - is used in semi-formal and standard communication
formal - is a one-way straightforward speech
frozen - is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during solemn ceremonies and events