Grade 11 Effective Communication Reviewer

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering speech acts, types of speech delivery and purpose, and speech styles from Grade 11 Effective Communication.

Speech Act

An action performed through speaking.

Locutionary Act

The actual words or sentence literally spoken by the speaker.

Illocutionary Act

The speaker's purpose or intention behind what is said.

Perlocutionary Act

The effect or response produced on the listener because of what was said.

Speech Delivery

The presentation of a speech that has been researched, organized, outlined, and practiced.

Manuscript Speech

A speech delivery style where the speaker reads the complete speech from a script or teleprompter.

Memorized Speech

A speech delivery style where the speaker delivers a fully prepared speech from memory without using notes.

Impromptu Speech

A speech delivery style where the speaker speaks on the spot with little or no advanced preparation.

Extemporaneous Speech

A speech delivery style planned and rehearsed using brief notes or an outline while speaking.

Public Speaking

Communication where a speaker communicates a message to an audience.

Speech to Inform

A speech aimed at presenting facts, explanations, or useful information so the audience gains a clearer understanding of a topic.

Speech to Persuade

A speech that uses reasonable claims and supporting ideas to encourage the audience to think, believe, or act in a particular way.

Speech to Entertain

A speech that uses humor, wit, stories, or an engaging presentation to help the audience feel relaxed and enjoy the experience.

Speech Style

The level of formality in communication, depending on the relationship with the listener, the setting, and the topic.

Frozen Style

The most highly formal speech style where the language is fixed and static, rarely changes, and is intended to be remembered.

Formal Style

An extended one-way communication style with little to no feedback, where words are carefully chosen and grammar rules are followed.

Consultative Style

A semi-formal, professional discourse style used when speaking with someone who has specialized knowledge or who is offering advice.

Casual Style

An informal speech style used among friends, peers, and acquaintances that allows informal language.

Intimate Style

A private conversation style exclusive to people in close relationships, using terms of endearment, slang, and personal codes.