Introduction to Speech Communication

Types of Communication

Types of Verbal Communication

Personal Communication Intrapersonal—the communication that takes place within you

Interpersonal—informal communication with others

Small-group Communication Communication that occurs in a group setting (3 or more people).

Public Speaking Communication from one person to

many people in a face-to-face situation.

More Types of Communication

More Types

Mass/Public Communication One-way communication involving TV, radio, internet.

*Social Media Combines interpersonal (one to one) and mass communication (one to many).

Difficulties of Public Speaking Requires careful message

preparation. Requires a willingness & ability

to face a large group. Requires sensitivity to subtle

audience feedback.

General Purposes of Public Speaking

To informTo persuade/bring about change

To entertain

Types of Delivery used in Public Speaking

Impromptu Off the cuff speaking with little or no time to prepare

Manuscript Entire speech is written out and read

Used when exact timing and/or wording is necessary

More Types of Delivery

Memorization Used in place of a manuscript when

attention needs to be devoted to delivery Big disadvantage of forgetting!

Extemporaneous Brief notes of main ideas are used Involves thorough preparation