Lesson 2.5: Understanding Speech Context, Speech Style, Speech Act and Communicative Strategy (ACTIVITIES)

Question 1

Noemi has memorized the “Panatang Makabayan” (Patriotic Oath) since
her elementary days. She always recites it during the morning
ceremonies before the class starts. Reciting this oath is an example of
this speech style.

Answer 1

frozen

Question 2

Marcus was tasked to give a message in a virtual moving-up ceremonies.
The said situation is an example of this speech style.

Answer 2

formal

Question 3

. These are the considerations in achieving communicative competence.
a. speech context
b. speech style
c. speech act
d. communicative strategies

Answer 3

all of the above

Question 4

This is characterized by considering the kinds of audience and situations
or environment in which the communication takes place.

Answer 4

speech context

Question 5

Every morning, Sarah faces the mirror and talks to herself asking what
clothes to wear for the day, what food to eat and what things to do. This
scenario is one of the many typical samples of this type of speech context.

Answer 5

intrapersonal

Question 6

This type of speech context requires interaction with a small number of
individuals.

Answer 6

interpersonal

Question 7

You were part of a student council campaign and were asked to prepare
a 3-minute rebuttal speech on the issue of cyber-bullying. As an
advocate, you spoke in front everybody during the meeting-de-avance.
This scenario is one of the many types of this speech context.

Answer 7

public

Question 8

A final campaign rally done by candidates of one political party usually the night before an election.

Answer 8

meeting-de-avance

Question 9

This type of speech style occurs between and among family members.

Answer 9

intimate

Question 10

This type of speech style happens between and among friends and
acquaintances.

Answer 10

casual

Question 11

Danica asked Olivia, “Have you talked to Ms. De Leon about our
project?” The possible perlocutionary effect of this question is shown in
this act.
A. Olivia gets upset with Danica for the reminder.
B. Danica urges Olivia to converse with Ms. De Leon.
C. Ms. De Leon accepts Olivia and Danica’s project.
D. Olivia approaches Ms. De Leon regarding the project

Answer 11

A. Olivia gets upset with Danica for the reminder.

Question 12

The teacher, due to modular distance learning delivery, has asked for
the mobile numbers, email or social media accounts and other contact
information of the students. The corresponding illocutionary act of the
utterance, “May I have your contact details please?” is this.

Answer 12

request

Question 13

This aspect of speech act refers to the utterance of the speaker to a
specific situation for an intended discourse impact.

Answer 13

locutionary

Question 14

One day, Gina and Marissa saw one another along the corridors.
Marissa smiled and waved her hand to Gina. Approaching, Gina said
“Hi! How are you?” This communication strategy is exemplified here.

Answer 14

nomination

Question 15

This is the communication strategy that allows a smooth transition
or shift from one topic to another.

Answer 15

topic-shifting

Question 16

To ensure that the topic is fully discussed and clarified, Mr. Cortez,
the facilitator, tries his best to stir the conversation strictly within the
confines of the agenda. This communication strategy is employed here
by Mr. Cortez.
A. nomination
B. repair
C. topic-shifting
D. turn-taking

Answer 16

repair

Question 17

UNSCRAMBLE: will am I and father I you against harm all your protect.

Answer 17

I am your father and I will protect you against all harm.

Question 18

UNSCRAMBLE: friend, my, you sister are a to almost me Gwynette.

Answer 18

Gwynettte, my friend, you are almost a sister to me

Question 19

UNSCRAMBLE: let Doctor, what me to take for illness my know medicine.

Answer 19

Doctor, let me know what medicine to take for my illness

Question 20

UNSCRAMBLE: Let before start the Lord’s prayer us we the program say finally.

Answer 20

Let us say the Lord’s prayer before we finally start the program

Question 21

UNSCRAMBLE: the Graduates, are motherland hope the you our of!

Answer 21

Graduates, you are the hope of our the motherland

Question 22

Types of Speech Context

Answer 22

intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, (mass)

Question 23

Types of Speech Styles

Answer 23

intimate, casual, consultative, formal, frozen

Question 24

Components of Utterances in Speech Act Theory

Answer 24

locutionary act, illocutionary act, perlocutionary act

Question 25

Various Communicative Strategies

Answer 25

nomination, restriction, turn-taking, topic control, topic-shifting, repair, termination

Question 26

Language form could be _____________________ and ___________________.

Answer 26

formal; informal

Question 27

____________________ is the length of communication, which could be
shortened or lengthened depending on how the conversation is going on
between the sender and the receiver.

Answer 27

duration

Question 28

Relationship of speaker to the receiver of the message could be
___________, ___________, ____________, ___________, or ___________.

Answer 28

intimate; frozen; consultative; casual; formal

Question 29

Delivery could be ______________, ______________, ______________, and
______________ depending on purpose and context of the situation.

Answer 29

extemporaneous; impromptu; manuscript; memorized

Question 30

_____________ is the information/idea conveyed by the sender.

Answer 30

message

Question 31

Roles and responsibilities of the _________________ differ depending on the
purpose of communication.

Answer 31

speaker

Question 32

The program’s master of ceremony stated, “We are about to start the
program in less than a minute.” Identify the speech act used.

Answer 32

perlocutionary act

Question 33

The teacher called Drei to tell the answer for item number 5. Identify the
speech act used.

Answer 33

illocutionary act

Question 34

Thirdie asks his classmates to sit down. Identify the speech act used.

Answer 34

illocutionary act

Question 35

‘Ana, will you please lead the class in reciting the Patriotic Oath,” Ms.
Sanchez said. Tell the classification of speech style used.

Answer 35

frozen

Question 36

“I promise to make up with you the next time,” Nica told her best friend
Mary. Tell the classification of speech style used.

Answer 36

casual

Question 37

“I regret not being there when you need someone to talk to.” Max said to
his little brother, Bran. Tell the classification of speech style used.

Answer 37

intimate

Question 38

The delegates were grouped according to their interest and were given
topics to discuss with their members during the convention. Identify
the speech context.

Answer 38

interpersonal

Question 39

Spokesperson Harry Roque shared important information during the
press briefing last Friday on national television. Identify the speech context.

Answer 39

mass communication

Question 40

Alfred was invited as a resource speaker on Mental Health Awareness
2020 during the 3rd Annual Youth Convention in Sta. Cruz, Laguna.
Identify the speech context.

Answer 40

public communication

Question 41

A couple officially announces their engagement to their immediate
family during dinner. Identify the speech style used.

Answer 41

intimate

Question 42

A group of student-delegates from Cebu conversed with their vernacular
during the National Festival of Talents in Isabela. Identify the speech style
used.

Answer 42

casual

Question 43

The magistrate gives his verdict to the accused after a series of court
trials. Identify the speech style used.

Answer 43

formal

Question 44

Maria needs to leave the group chat for she still has some important
tasks to do, so she typed “got to go, bye”. Identify the communicative
strategy used.

Answer 44

terminating

Question 45

Teacher Mercy gave each student a chance to speak during the
presentation, one at a time. Identify the communicative strategy used.

Answer 45

turn-taking

Question 46

The teacher introduced a new lesson after giving a review of the previous
discussion. Identify the communicative strategy used.

Answer 46

topic-shifting