
REGIONAL MID-YEAR ASSESSMENT IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
Quiz by SUZETTE PAGUIO
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A student has sent a message to his classmate about the activities that he missed for the day since hewas absent. What is the process of sharing and conveying messages or information to his absentclassmate called?
Communication models elaborate the process of communication and elements. Every model has their similarities and differences. What characteristic sets the Shannon-Weaver model apart from the other models?
What makes Schramm’s interactive model different from the Helical model of communication?
How may the Mosaic Model of Communication and Interactive Communication model be differentiatedin terms of structure?
The class president is announcing important dates for the upcoming intramurals. However, his/her classmates could barely understand the details of the announcement because of the nearby building construction.
What is the role of the class president?
The class president is announcing important dates for the upcoming intramurals. However, his/her classmates could barely understand the details of the announcement because of the nearby building construction.
What is the role of the classmates in the communication process?
The class president is announcing important dates for the upcoming intramurals. However, his/her classmates could barely understand the details of the announcement because of the nearby building construction.
Which of the following is the barrier?
The class president is announcing important dates for the upcoming intramurals. However, his/her classmates could barely understand the details of the announcement because of the nearby building construction.
What is the context of the communication process?
Student A was called to present his speech in front. Despite being absent-minded, he obliged and was asked to present his piece but he just stared blankly. He said that he couldn't present his speech and went directly to his seat. After class, the teacher asked what went wrong and student A stated that they had a family problem just before he went to school and that he could not focus. How should the barrier be addressed in this situation?
Student B was chatting with her father who is based in another country. She was telling him about a school task, but since the chat message provides no emotions, she thought her father was uninterested. How could the communication breakdown be prevented?
A group of students were interviewing a microbiologist and inquired about one of her experiments. Throughout the interview, the expert used technical terms that the students were not familiar with. The students barely understood the situation. How can the expert help the students understand her discussion?
“…As mentioned earlier, you are blessed and more fortunate than probably 99% of Filipinos your age. The challenge is to use what you have learned both in and outside of the classroom, whether online or physical, to positively impact those around you. There are many who are selfish and inconsiderate of their fellow Filipinos. Let your kindness differentiate you. Be kind, be generous, and be considerate as you live your life outside of these halls. I am certain that through kindness, you can make a difference.”
- Commencement speech by Jose Antonio Alonte Jr, 2022
What is the main topic of the speech?
“…As mentioned earlier, you are blessed and more fortunate than probably 99% of Filipinos your age. The challenge is to use what you have learned both in and outside of the classroom, whether online or physical, to positively impact those around you. There are many who are selfish and inconsiderate of their fellow Filipinos. Let your kindness differentiate you. Be kind, be generous, and be considerate as you live your life outside of these halls. I am certain that through kindness, you can make a difference.”
- Commencement speech by Jose Antonio Alonte Jr, 2022
Who are more likely the target audience of the speech based on the word choice?
Identify the speech context:
After the day's tasks, Student C reflects on his actions for the day. He recalls how he talked to hisclassmates and his teachers. What is the type of communication as he talks to himself through introspection?
Identify the speech context:
The teacher discusses the importance of punctuality to five (5) tardy senior high school students since this will be helpful for their tertiary education and even for their employment. What type of communication happens between the teacher and the students?
Identify the speech context:
This type of communication happens when a student whose grade went low from first quarter to second quarter approaches her teacher during the consultation period.
Identify the speech context:
This type of communication occurs when student D reads online news articles to be updated with the recent happenings, trends, and issues in the country and worldwide
Identify the speech context:
This kind of communication transpires when a candidate for the student government delivers a memorized speech during the miting de avance.Â
Student E and Student F are close friends who have been classmates since elementary grade. They share each other’s dreams, problems, and even personal struggles. What kind of speech style do they use?
The office secretary is requesting another department. She ensures that the words she uses are carefully chosen but at the same time short and simple since this will be an office correspondence. What type of speech style is employed?
The president of the country will meet his cabinet members. He will use complex sentences and technical vocabulary but will still be very respectful. What type of speech style is used?
The class valedictorian was tasked to deliver the valedictory address. He was permitted to prepare his speech in advance and have a copy of it onstage. Which speech should the class valedictorian prepare?
Before the campaign, the student candidate was given a topic that she has to elaborate on in front of the students. She was given three minutes to prepare but was told to avoid using notes. What type of speech should the student deliver?
In a debate, one of the students wants to express his belief that the power of persistence and willpower can be used to overcome gaps brought by the lack of resources to succeed in life. Which illocutionary act should be used?
After the debate, one of the students reacted to the belief of persistence and willpower as important factors to succeed in life. What illocutionary act was done?
Identify the communicative strategy used:
While waiting at the bus stop, you start a conversation with the person standing next to you by asking what time the next bus will arrive. What type of communicative strategy are you employing?
After you ask about the next bus trip, the person standing next to you asks you simple details which you respond with answers. You also ask questions along the way. What type of communicative strategy is used?
Identify the communicative strategy being used in the given statements/lines:
“I have to go. I will see you later.”
Identify the communicative strategy being used in the given statements/lines:
"To add to what you said about intelligence and skills as needed for academic success, honesty, and integrity are values that every senior high school should also possess to be holistically developed."
Identify the communicative strategy being used in the given statements/lines:
"Oh! Sorry to interrupt you, but please go on with what you are sharing."
Identify the communicative strategy being used in the given statements/lines:
“Okay, for your impromptu, you picked the topic Attitude vs. Altitude. You have a maximum of fiveminutes to talk about it.”
Identify the communicative strategy being used in the given statements/lines:
“Please share your ideas first. I will allow you to finish before I share mine.”
When talking to teachers, students speak formally and courteously. They refrain from talking to their teachers the way they talk to their classmates as a sign of respect. Which is observed in the given situation?
To prevent misunderstanding, the content of serious matters/concerns is better to be expressed face to face since chats do not have emotions. Which must be highly regarded in the scenario?
As the candidate persuades the voters, she considers how she uses her words and her movements in presenting her speech. She ensures that eye contact is maintained as recommended by her teachers. Which is considered by the speaker?
While walking, Student A saw a wallet within the space of Student B. Student A: Hi, is that wallet yours? *points down*
Student B: What wallet? Oh. Yes! Thank you for telling me. I could have lost my allowance.
Student A: No problem. See you around. Be careful next time.
This communicative strategy was used by Student A when he said “No problem. See you around. Be careful next time”.
While walking, Student A saw a wallet within the space of Student B. Student A: Hi, is that wallet yours? *points down*
Student B: What wallet? Oh. Yes! Thank you for telling me. I could have lost my allowance.
Student A: No problem. See you around. Be careful next time.
This is the speech style used in the dialogue.
While walking, Student A saw a wallet within the space of Student B. Student A: Hi, is that wallet yours? *points down*
Student B: What wallet? Oh. Yes! Thank you for telling me. I could have lost my allowance.
Student A: No problem. See you around. Be careful next time.
This is the type of speech that happened between Student A and Student B.
While walking, Student A saw a wallet within the space of Student B. Student A: Hi, is that wallet yours? *points down*
Student B: What wallet? Oh. Yes! Thank you for telling me. I could have lost my allowance.
Student A: No problem. See you around. Be careful next time.
What type of speech act is the opening statement of Student A “Hi, is that wallet yours?”?
While walking, Student A saw a wallet within the space of Student B. Student A: Hi, is that wallet yours? *points down*
Student B: What wallet? Oh. Yes! Thank you for telling me. I could have lost my allowance.
Student A: No problem. See you around. Be careful next time.
This is the perlocutionary impact of the dialogue as Student A approaches Student B.
A renowned female speaker ensured that she prepared for the seminar. However, she forgot to consider the age of the audience and their current jobs. She struggled with connecting with the rest of the trainees. What did she fail to do?
Before delivering her speech, the speaker wanted to check if all the main points were summarized and the reader would be given matters to reflect on. Where should she check?
The speaker noticed that she lacked details and would want to elaborate more on some points. Where should she add these details?
The speaker wants to capture the interest of the learners in the speech that she will deliver about honesty by using striking statements, statistics, or rhetorical questions. Where should she put these?
The speaker wanted to amuse the audience through a humorous personal story. What kind of speech should she give?
While reciting, the student who was called to answer kept on saying, “uhm, uhm, ahhh.. uhm.” What vocal aspects of delivery are these?
As the host was presenting, he was varying the highness and lowness of his voice. What was he varying?
Numerous speakers recommend that to be a good public speaker, one should consider the effective use of stance, hand gestures, and the manner of projecting oneself on stage. What is being described?
The following can be done to improve one’s posture as a speaker EXCEPT for one.
The following are tips for effective speech delivery EXCEPT for one.