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Types of speech
The type of speech is mostly dictated by the situation, event and circumstances under which it takes place. For instance there various speeches that may range from sermons in church, wedding, eulogies, political addresses, nursery rhymes and even casual conversation.
Depending on the type of speech there are some general factors that need to be considered for it to be successful or effective in a communicative situation.
These include
- The social situation
- Climate
The social situation
In oral communication there are various things that facilitate effective speaking. First and foremost there must be a setting under which the speech is taking place. Secondly, is speech that can take place without a speaker and finally a listener is equally important. The participants in a social situation have to stake in the creation of the climate under the speech is to take place
Climate
According to Laban et al (1969) many factors are necessary in order to help students to learn to use oral language with honesty and vigor but the proper environment is the sine'qua non' (i.e it is indispensable)
An ideal speech situation is one in which both the speaker and the audience are relaxed and self confident.
The speaker should believe and know that he has something worth while to give and that his message will go down well with the audience. The audience on their part should have confidence in the speaker, believing that what the speaker has to say will be of benefit to them.
At the same point the audience should feel assured that they will be treated with due respect by
the speaker. Mean while the language used by the speaker should be one that matches the level
of the audience. For such a conducive atmosphere to prevail some qualities are called from both
parties.
marto answered the question on May 21, 2019 at 06:09