Types of Speech
Which type of speech aims to change or reinforce the audience's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors?
a) Informative speech
b) Persuasive speech
c) Demonstrative speech
d) Impromptu speech
b) Persuasive speech
Which of the following usually use regulation and control as their function of communication.
A. lawmakers
B. artist
C. pastor
D. waiter
A. lawmakers
Which of the following statements is an example of a formal style?
A. “Hey, Mr. Santos!”
B. “You look awesome!”
C. “I will love you until my last breath.”
D. “It’s my pleasure to meet you.”
D. “It’s my pleasure to meet you.”
Which is NOT an example of illocutionary act?
A. apologizing
B. walk away
C. expressing concern
D. showing annoyance or irritation
B. walk away
To what classification of illocutionary act does “I’m the best in our class.” belong?
A. assertive
B. directive
C. commissive
D. expressive
A. assertive
Which type of speech delivery involves speaking without any prior preparation or notes, often in a spontaneous and unscripted manner?
a) Manuscript delivery
b) Memorized delivery
c) Impromptu delivery
d) Extemporaneous delivery
c) Impromptu delivery
What function of communication allows us to live a better life.
A. emotional expression
B. motivation
C. information dissemination
D. regulation and control
B. motivation
What speech style is use in this situation:
Listening in a debate while the speakers are delivering their stand.
a. intimate
b. casual
c. formal
d. frozen
c. formal
“That looks delicious!” your friend said. You then gave your friend a piece of what you are eating. What is the locutionary act in this situation?
A. “It is!”
B. “That looks delicious.”
C. You swallowed all the food.
D. You gave your friend a piece of what you are eating.
B. “That looks delicious.”
To what classification of illocutionary act does “Nothing beats Filipinos in being friendly and hospitable” belong?
A. assertive
B. directive
C. declaration
D. expressive
A. assertive
In an extemporaneous speech delivery, the speaker:
a) Reads the entire speech from a manuscript
b) Speaks spontaneously without preparation
c) Delivers the speech from memory
d) Uses an outline and key points to guide the speech
d) Uses an outline and key points to guide the speech
Kathryn and Daniel thank the people who watched their movie. What function of communication is present in this situation?
A. emotional expression
B. motivation
C. information dissemination
D. social interaction
D. social interaction
What speech style is used in the following example “I’ll give you call when I get to work, Sweetie.”
a. intimate
b. casual
c. formal
d. frozen
a. intimate
Identify the speaker’s utterance if his intention is to command the other participant to turn on the aircon.
A. “Our electric bill has increased.”
B. “It’s hot.”
C. “Can you get me some water?”
D. none of the above
B. “It’s hot.”
To what classification of illocutionary act does “You are required to submit your work on time” belong?
A. assertive
B. directive
C. declaration
D. expressive
B. directive
Danielle will be delivering an entertainment speech. Which of the following could be her aim?
A. to convince her peers to vote for her in the upcoming student council elections
B. to demonstrate how to produce a short comedy film
C. to provide information to an audience about the benefits of using ecobricks for building houses
D. to honor a friend by mentioning amusing stories on her 18th birthday celebration
D. to honor a friend by mentioning amusing stories on her 18th birthday celebration
Willie shares his anger towards Michael. What function of communication is present in this situation?
A. emotional expression
B. motivation
C. information dissemination
D. regulation and control
A. emotional expression
What speech style is used in the following example “Glory be to the Father, and to the son, and to the Holy Spirit..”
a. intimate
b. casual
c. formal
d. frozen
d. frozen
You are in the middle of finishing a test when your teacher said, “Our class will end in 5 minutes.” What is the appropriate perlocutionary act in this situation?
A. “I need more time!”
B. “Please stop the time.”
C. “Hooray! it’s recess time.”
D. You will hurry and submit your work before time ends.
D. You will hurry and submit your work before time ends.
To what classification of illocutionary act does “I admire you and your passion towards work” belong?
A. assertive
B. directive
C. declaration
D. expressive
D. expressive
Jamie is going to partake in a debate. She already knows the topic as well as the position that she will have to support or defend. Which of the following will she deliver?
A. extemporaneous speech
B. reading from a manuscript
C. memorized speech
D. impromptu speech
A. extemporaneous speech
The policeman asked the driver for his license because of his traffic violation. What function of communication is present in this situation?
A. emotional expression
B. motivation
C. information dissemination
D. regulation and control
D. regulation and control
The following are examples of intimate style EXCEPT .
A. mother- daughter conversation
B. teacher- student conversation
C. conversation between bestfriends
D. quality time with a very close friend
B. teacher- student conversation
Identify the speaker’s intention in making the following statement: “Please pass the salt and pepper.”
A. confirming what she wants
B. requesting someone
C. stating wants
D. expressing gratitude
B. requesting someone
To what classification of illocutionary act does “You are fired” belong?
A. assertive
B. directive
C. declaration
D. expressive
C. declaration