Types of Speech Context & Speech Styles (Senior High School Podcast)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts: speech communication, speech context, intrapersonal/interpersonal and their subtypes, types of interpersonal communication, mass media channels, and Joos's five speech styles.

Speech communication

The process of sharing meanings using audible and visual signals such as voice, facial expressions, gestures, movement, and posture.

Audible and visual codes

Ways of conveying messages using sound (voice) and sight (facial expressions, gestures, body language).

Speech Context

The situation or environment in which communication occurs.

Intrapersonal communication

Communication within oneself—the thoughts and feelings processed by the mind, including internal feedback.

Self-talk

The internal dialogue you have with yourself as you think or reflect.

Interpersonal communication

Communication between two or more people that builds personal relationships; personal qualities matter.

Dyadic communication

Communication between two people; one speaker and one listener; examples include job interviews, mentorship, patient consultation.

Small group communication

Interaction among at least three people working toward a shared goal; open discussion.

Public communication

Communication delivered before a group; informational or persuasive in nature.

Mass communication

Public transfer of messages through media/technology-driven channels to a large audience; examples include advertisements, podcasts, magazines.

Joos's five speech styles

A framework for formality levels in speech: intimate, casual, consultative, formal, frozen.

Intimate style

Private language used among close family or individuals; not typically shared in public.

Casual style

Language used among peers; may include jargon or slang.

Consultative style

Standard, professional language appropriate in professional contexts (e.g., doctor–patient).

Formal style

Formal language used in formal settings; typically more structured and often two-way but can be one-way in certain contexts.

Frozen style

Language that is fixed and unchanging, often used in ceremonies (e.g., National Anthem).

Feedback (intrapersonal)

Internal feedback during self-talk; you modify or replace ideas as you think.