Which of the following best defines communication?

An Impromptu Speech is delivered on short notice with little or no time to prepare. More so, the following are advantages of Impromptu Speech. Which is NOT?

The main purpose of this type of speech is to change the opinion of the audience.

This type of speech leads the audience to look at something familiar in a different manner.

The speaker in this type of speech is given time to prepare.

Given the topics in each item, identify the type of outline that is best to use.

“Social Media have Made us Anti-Social”

“Drug Addiction”

“Seven Wonders of the World.”

“Development of Education in the Philippines”

“Seven Types of Communicative Strategy”

Determine what principle of speech was applied in given scenarios.

In a symposium, the listeners relate themselvesto the examples given by the speaker. As a result, they listened attentivelyand actively.

Confidently, Mr. Tan delivered his talk on how to save money and live productively.

The speaker’s construction of sentences was clear and correct. He is even tactful in pronouncing words.

The audience enjoyed listening to the talking points delivered by Dr. Lee because her voice is very soothing to the ear.

The Speaker’s actions are giving an impact inemphasizing and clarifying each point in the speech.

In conducting an audience analysis, the speaker should find out the following data about the audience except                                               .

Sourcing the information means seeking out all the available means for finding materials to support the Speech. The following are good sources except                                              .

Choosing a topic is one of the vital principles of speech writing. The following are characteristics of a good topic except _____________________.

Why is it important to analyze the Audience?

Which of the following is the best resource to a certain speech topic?

Identify the communicative strategy in the following quotations.

“The school administration just suddenly increased tuition, without consulting the students!”

“The tuition increase has already been imposed. What can students do to let the school administration know, that the students do not agree that the students, that the students will not accept this unilateral move?”

“How about convincing the parents to join the students’ fight? After all, they are the ones paying the tuition.”

“Ah, everyone? Wait a minute. Why don’t we dialogue with the administration officials first?"

There is only one option: we must protest this action of the school. The school cannot dictate to the student body. Right? Right? What other option is there? They won’t talk to us. The parents will not want to get involves. The students must hold a rally! 

“What? That will lock the school down. For sure, the school officials will do not lock everybody out.

“I move for holding a rally to protest the tuition increase. Those who agree, say ‘Aye’. Those who don’t say ‘Nay’. The ‘Ayes’ have it. The rally begins tomorrow. Tonight, start preparing posters, streamers and handouts. Okay?” (“Okay.”)

“I was late for class again!” MRT stopped midway. What is wrong with the MRT?

 “They say that Philippine economy is getting better. Only the stupid thinks that, right? (No one wants to be stupid.)

If we cannot use the Earth’s resources, our economies will die. We need to choose: the economy or the environment.”

Given each statemen, determine what type of speech according to manner of delivery is shown.

The principal was suddenly asked to give his welcome remarks in a program which is already ongoing.

Oratorical Contest

Announcing the mechanics in a certain tournament

Talking points in Nutrition Month Celebration

Delivering a declamation piece

Awarding the certificates to all the winners ina competition

Discussion of the cause and effect of Prostitution

A guest was unexpectedly asked to give an inspirational message

Giving the plaque of appreciation to guest of honor and speaker

The valedictorian delivering his/her valedictory speech

Identify what type of communicative strategy is being referred to in each statement.

Presenting a particular topic clearly.

Constraining the response/reaction within a set of categories.

Recognizing when and how to speak to speak because it is one’s turn.

Keeping the interaction going by asking questions and eliciting a response.

Introducing a new topic followed by the continuation of that topic.

Overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

Using verbal and nonverbal signals to end the interaction.

Given each speech topic, identify the applicable/appropriate type of speech according to purpose.

“We should Prepare for Typhoon Genre.”

“The Characters who Ride a Jeepney with me.”

“What is Avian Flu?”