LEARNING MODULE IN

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

MODULE 9

Choices of words and structure of sentences affect the process of communication. These are crucial in
communicating our thoughts and ideas. As a social being, a man knows several ways to express a message.
We may use various styles of communicating according to the given context and to the people involved in the
process. A good understanding of each individual’s style of communicating may, in fact, help someone
identify his/her personal shortcomings or areas that need to improve on.
In this module, we will learn about the different types of speech style that we may use to effectively
express ourselves. We will also explore the various types of speech act that can help us cultivate our
communication skills to become an effective communicator.

LESSON 1: TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE

LESSON 2: TYPES OF SPEECH ACT

Things you should LEARN!

This module was created for you to be able to:
1. distinguish the types of speech style (DepEd-MELC)
2. respond appropriately and effectively to a speech act by interpreting the types of speech acts
used in a variety of speech situations (DepEd-MELC, DICES)

Let’s see how much do you know!

(Pre-assessment)
Directions: Analyze the given situations. In two to three sentences, write the actual words you would
say if you were in the following situations.

1. At the grocery store, you are in line to the cashier when someone forced himself/herself before you.
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2. While riding a public transport, you see a pickpocket pursuing another passenger.
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 3. Ms. Philippines, Catriona Gray, won the Ms. Universe Pageant 2018.
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4. A classmate is begging you to share your answers in the quiz of a lenient professor.
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5. A noisy person beside you is insensitive and unmindful of the sanctity and solemnity of the mass
or church service.
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LESSON 1:
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
Direction: Copy the Concept Notes and accomplish the given activity on your Learning Activity Sheet.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #9

Activity Title: Types of SPEECH STYLE
Learning Target/Competency: The learners will be able to distinguish the types of speech style. (DepEd-
MELC)
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learners will become eloquent communicators promoting respect to
people involved in the communication process.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Agbayani, Ph.D., Diana R. & Meru, Yolanda M. (2016). ENHANCED
ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School. Makati City, Metro Manila,
Philippines: DON BOSCO PRESS, INC
Dividina, Dr. Jose B. (2016). Towards Effective ORAL COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS For Senior
High School a K to 12 Approach. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines: St. Augustine Publication, Inc.
Dapat, J. O., Sadorra, B. B. & Lumabi, B. C. (2016). ORAL COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS For
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Core Subject). Quezon City, Philippines: LORIMAR PUBLISHING, INC.
Module No. ______9______
Concept Notes:
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
A speech style refers to the distinctive way of communicating. It consists of particular pattern of
linguistic, vocal and nonverbal behaviors. It refers primarily to the manner one communicates than the
meaning of the communication.
A. Intimate Style – This style has a characteristic that is predominantly used in personal language codes,
and is specially for a particular group. It happens in a community which has its own language style.
Example: Instead of saying “Tea’s cold,” he says, “Cold.”
B. Casual Style – It refers to the situation in which utterances are said. It is used in informal (casual)
situation using informal language.
Example: He says, “Give me some,” instead of saying “Would you give me some money?”
C. Consultative Style – It is used in discussion during business meeting. In consultative speaking, a person
asks another person a question who responds by giving information or advice. However, this style is
used to give advice and not to make decisions.

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 Example: “Excuse me, I think it’s really important for me to take this new concern from what we
discuss.”
D. Formal Style – The formal style uses formal and majestic language. It often uses parallel pattern and
repetition for coherence and emphasis.
Example: “Dr. Narvaez, would you like to have a seat first before you deliver your speech?”
E. Frozen Style – The frozen communication style or oratorical style is often used in special occasions
or ceremonies. Frozen texts are exclusive in nature as they are often preserved and understood by a
minority.
Example: “Tonight, I desire to preach on living a life of forgiveness.”

(For a more in-depth and detailed discussion of this topic, please refer to your book in this subject entitled
“ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School” and study the lesson
from page 59-63.)

Activity
Directions: Refer to your book in this subject entitled ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral
Communication Senior High School and proceed to page 63. Accomplish the activity in Test I on the
“Employ” section of your book. Copy the questions and write your answers at the back of your activity
sheet.

LESSON 2:
TYPES OF SPEECH ACT
Direction: Copy the Concept Notes and accomplish the given activity on your Learning Activity Sheet.

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #9.1

Activity Title: Types of SPEECH ACT
Learning Target/Competency: The learners will be able to respond appropriately and effectively to a
speech act by interpreting the types of speech acts used in a variety of speech situations. (DepEd-
MELC, DICES)
Values/Graduate Attributes: The learners will become eloquent communicators promoting respect to
people involved in the communication process.
Reference(s) & Author(s): Agbayani, Ph.D., Diana R. & Meru, Yolanda M. (2016). ENHANCED
ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School. Makati City, Metro Manila,
Philippines: DON BOSCO PRESS, INC
Dapat, J. O., Sadorra, B. B. & Lumabi, B. C. (2016). ORAL COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS For
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Core Subject). Quezon City, Philippines: LORIMAR PUBLISHING, INC.
Module No. ______9______
Concept Notes:
TYPES OF SPEECH ACT
Speech act is performed by a way of an utterance with intended action. The performance of speech
act is in accordance to the rules in using linguistic elements (phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics).
It is usually analyzed in three levels:
A. Locution (Utterance) – It refers to the act of saying something. Locutionary acts are “roughly
equivalent to uttering a certain sentence with a certain ‘meaning’ in the traditional sense” (Austin, 1962).
In a locutionary act, there could be meanings to what you just said depending on how you say it.
Examples: When saying Barack Obama without a pause, it could also mean Barako Bama.
Jessica Soho to Jessi Casoho

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B. Illocution (Intention) – It refers to the act performed in saying something. Illocutionary act is a
complete speech act made in utterance with a particular illocutionary force, wherein a speaker asserts,
suggests, demands, promises or vows. The illocutionary force of a speech act is the effect a speech act
is intended to have by a speaker.
Examples: When a judge gives his verdict and says, “I sentence you to 10 years of imprisonment.
A money borrower says, “I promise to pay you back.”
C. Perlocution (Response) – It refers to what one does by saying something. Perlocutionary acts mean
what we bring about or achieve by saying something such as convincing, persuading, deterring, or even
surprising and misleading. It is an act of saying something while at the same time not saying something,
but there is an action done by the listeners.
Example: When someone shouts “Fire!”, his listeners or audience may hastily leave the building if they
are inside one.

(For a more in-depth and detailed discussion of this topic, please refer to your book in this subject entitled
“ENHANCED ENGLISH ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School” and study the lesson
from page 65-68.)

Activity
Directions: Identify the speech act (LOCUTION, ILLOCUTION, PERLOCUTION) performed in the
following quotations. Write the correct answer on the space provided in each item.
1. “I promise to abide by the rules of the school.”
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2. “The snake is under your bed.”
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3. “Today, I declare the national day of happiness.”
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4. “Puerto Galera is a nearby and a more affordable Boracay.”
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5. “There’s an earthquake!”
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RUN-through!

TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE and SPEECH ACT

A speech style refers to the distinctive way of communicating. It
consists of particular pattern of linguistic, vocal and nonverbal behaviors. It
refers primarily to the manner one communicates than the meaning of the
communication. There are several forms of style: intimate, casual,
consultative, formal, and frozen.
Speech act is performed by a way of an utterance with intended
action. The performance of speech act is in accordance to the rules in using
linguistic elements (phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics). It is
usually analyzed in three levels: locution (utterance), illocution (intention),
and perlocution (response).

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Apply what you have learned!
(Post-assessment)
Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________
Grade and Section: ___________________________________________ Time: ____________

I. PROCESS
A. Constructed Response (25 points)
Directions: Distinguish the speech styles that may be used in answering the following questions. Look for a
partner among your classmates. Ask your classmate to answer these conditional questions as spontaneously
as he/she can. Write his/her answer for each question on a separate sheet of paper. Then, indicate the speech
style used by your classmate in answering the questions.

Questions:
1. What if you were the President of the Philippines?
2. What if you won 10 million in a lottery?
3. What if you failed one of your subjects this semester?
4. What if you were chosen to get the one-way ticket to Mars?
5. What if you discovered that one of your siblings was an FBI secret agent?

B. Interpretation (15 points)

Directions: Interpret the types of speech acts used in some movie lines. Give the meaning of the message of
each movie line. Write your interpretation in the boxes.
1. “A true hero is not measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” Zeus in Hercules
(1997) produced by Disney.

2. “The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.” Capt. Jack Sparrow in
the Pirates of the Carribean.

3. “Stop looking at the world through your cellphone screen. Have a real experience.” Mike Shiner in Birdman
(2014)

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MY LEARNING EXPERIENCE!
We want to hear your thoughts! Answer the following questions below. Write your answers on the
same paper where you have written your answers for the post-assessment.

1. What have you learned from this module?

2. What activities did you find enjoyable and easy?
3. What difficulties did you encounter in accomplishing this module?

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”
–Mahatma Gandhi

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 My notes

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CHECK your understanding!
ANSWERS FOR PRE-ASSESSMENT
Answers may vary.
Checking of answers may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

Lesson 1:
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
ANSWERS FOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #9
Concept Notes and activities from the LAS must be checked by the subject teacher.
Checking of answers may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

Lesson 2:
TYPES OF SPEECH ACT
ANSWERS FOR LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET #9.1
Concept Notes and activities from the LAS must be checked by the subject teacher.
Checking of answers may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

ANSWERS FOR POST-ASSESSMENT

Post-assessment is considered as a summative assessment.
Answers may vary.
Checking of answers may depend on the criteria used by/conclusion of the subject teacher.

REFERENCES

Agbayani, Ph.D., Diana R. & Meru, Yolanda M. (2016). ENHANCED ENGLISH

ENGAGEMENTS Oral Communication Senior High School. Makati City,
Metro Manila, Philippines: DON BOSCO PRESS, INC

Dapat, J. O., Sadorra, B. B. & Lumabi, B. C. (2016). ORAL COMMUNICATION IN

FOCUS For SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Core Subject). Quezon City,
Philippines: LORIMAR PUBLISHING, INC.

Dividina, Dr. Jose B. (2016). Towards Effective ORAL COMMUNICATION IN FOCUS

For Senior High School a K to 12 Approach. Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines:
St. Augustine Publication, Inc.

Ochoa-Fernandez, A. M. & EdD., Suarez, E. E. (2016). SPEAC SPEAK AND LISTEN

IN CONTEXT An Oral Communication Textbook for Senior High School.
Quezon City, Philippines: The Phoenix Publishing House Inc.