ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

SPEECHES ACCORDING TO PURPOSES

Task 1

Direction: Identify what is being defined in the following sentences. Write the correct
answer in the blanks.
______________1. It refers to something visible and tangible.
______________2. It begins with a favorable attention to catch the interest of the listeners.
______________3. Expression of thoughts and emotions by spoken words.
______________4. It refers to a sequence of actions or steps that lead to specific
outcomes.
______________5. It refers to public concerns.
______________6. It describes people; their actions and appearances.
______________7. It refers to beliefs, theories, principles, and ideas.
______________8. It refers to anything that has happened, is happening, or will happen.

Task 2

Direction: Write T if the statement is true and F if false.

_____1. A good speaker can make an audience happy or lonely.
_____2. A persuasive speech can combat the present situation in the country.
_____3. After removal of the audience’s negativity the speaker can starts convincing
them to his side.
_____4. A speech to convince has the purpose to change the listener’s not attitude.
_____5. In a speech to actuate, the action of the audience is not needed.
_____6. There are four sides to discuss the proposition in a debate.
_____7. It is important to argue and fight with the audience.
_____8. Telling anecdotes is an example of attention-getter.
_____9. Let the audience visualize the better life they can gain from executing
actions.
_____10. Call for an action form the audience happens even without the audiences’
acceptance of the speaker’s ideas.

Task 3

Direction: Enumerate the following items

1. Different speeches according to purpose

a) __________________
b) __________________
c) __________________
 2. Types of Persuasive speech
a) __________________
b) __________________
c) __________________
d) __________________

Task 4 – Answer:

1. Explain an entertainment speech.

2. Write an entertaining composition about your inspirational experiences.
 SPEECHES ACCORDING TO DELIVERY
Task 1

Direction: Identify what is being defined in the following group of words. Write the correct
answer in the blanks.

______________1. It involves reading your speech word-for-word from its written form.
______________2. It is a speech delivered with little or no preparation.
______________3. It is a speech delivered with a prepared outline or notes.
______________4. It involves committing your entire speech to memory.
______________5. It is proper loudness and softness of volume.
______________6. When you focus on looking at someone in particular in the audience.
______________7. It is one aspects that what you can say can be expressed with your face.
______________8. It is the act of changing a place or position.
______________9. It is the expressive motion of the body especially the hands.
______________10. It is the act of giving a speech.

Task 2

Direction: Identify what is being asked for in the following items.

1. What are the four types of speeches according to delivery?

a) __________________
b) __________________
c) __________________
d) __________________

2. Give the five aspects of physical delivery. Write the key word only.
e) __________________
f) __________________
g) __________________
h) __________________
i) __________________

Task 3

Direction: ESSAY TYPE: Answer briefly this question.

Outline is a prepared structure in making speeches. Is this really important? Why do

you think so?
 PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH WRITING
TASK 1

Instruction: Choose the letter that identifies what is being defined and modified.
Write the correct letter on the blank.
______ 1. It feels like shooting an arrow in a random direction and hoping
that it hits a target.
a) choosing the topic
b) analyzing the audience
______ 2. It is needed to determine which messages the audience is willing to
receive from you.
a) outlining the speech contents
b) audience analysis
______ 3. It is when you choose experts and competent people to answer
questions.
a) during interviews
b) developing the central idea
______ 4. It has the function of letting the audience know that you are
ending the speech.
a) conclusion
b) evaluation
______ 5. It voids confusion on the part of the audience.
a) interview the audience
b) reveal the toic
______ 6. It is a handy tool when we aren’t familiar with a particular word.
a) book
b) dictionary
______ 7. It is a pre-draft technique when writing.
a) summarizing
b) outlining
______ 8. It is an edited source, with multiple chapters by different authors
to get a variety of perspectives in a topic.
a) book
b) dictionary
______ 9. It is the central idea of your presentation.
a) introduction
b) core message
______ 10. It gives the audience to belive why you’re qualified to speak on
this subject.
a) present resources
b) establish credibility
 FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESIONAL PURPOSES
DEFINING AND ANALYZING THE POSITION PAPER
Task 1

Direction: Analysis Questions

1. What is the issue taken up in the position paper?

2. What is the writer’s claim or thesis on the issue?

3. What reasons are given to support this claim?

4. What kinds of support are given for the reasons?

5. What counterarguments are presented? How are these refuted?

 6. Do you find the position paper convincing? Why or why not?

WRITING A POSITION PAPER

Task 1

Answer briefly.

1. Differentiate emotional appeals from logical appeals?

2. Define three types of argument from evidence?

3. Define three types of emotional appeal?

Task 2

A. Direction: Identify the type of emotional appeal used in the following statements.

1. The Philippines is one of only two countries that have yet legalized divorce. Thus,
it should legalize divorce so as not to be left out.
2. Those against gay marriage are bigots and promoters of discrimination.
3. Royalty Brand Juice Drink is all about freedom and empowerment.
4. Ms. X understands the common people. She grew up without riches, and
struggled to rise from poverty like many of us. Vote for Ms. X!

B. Direction: Identify the type of argument used in the following:

1. The students of Xantan University must be slackers. Just look at XU’s student
council president: he hardly ever studies and he always seems to be out partying
with his friends.
2. My classmate must have a crush on me. Why else would she be looking at me all
the time?
3. Students should listen to music while studying. This is because listening to music
leads to better retention of information.
4. Shirley must be good in math since she’s a Filipino-Chinese.