Speech Communication

Forms

Four Basic Types of Speech Communication Forms:

1. Two Person or Dyadic Communication

2. Small-Group Communication

3. Large-Group Communication

4. Mass Communication

1. Dyadic Communication

• An interpersonal relationship characterized by a face-to-face speaking situation.

• Exchange of ideas, both alternate as speaker and listener.

• A dyadic form of communication may range from a simple, intimate and aimless ‘chit-chat’ to a more purposive form such an interview.

An Informal Conversation

The Interview: A Conversation with a Purpose

2. Small-Group Communication

• A form of enlarged conversation• It is a cooperative and a systematic discussion

by several persons who pool their ideas together in a lively, informal interaction of knowledge and opinions.

• This type of communication is found in committees, boards, the task force and business meetings.

Board Meeting

3. Large-Group Communication

• Also known as public address.• Is a communication situation consisting of a

speaker who addresses a large crowd in a formal tone and manner on a subject matter which is of general interest to the audience.

4. Mass Communication• Mass communication is the study of how

individuals and entities relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time.

• It focuses on a single source transmitting information to a large group of receivers.

• It is centered around how messages persuade and affect the behaviour and opinion of the person or people receiving the content.

Let’s have a seatwork

Indicate the type of speech communication forms used in the following pictures:

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Answers:1. Dyadic Communication2. Small-Group Communication3. Mass Communication4. Large-Group Communication5. Dyadic Communication