Speech Context is the method that people use to communicate and transmit messages orally or verbally. It is about the environment where the communication happens and how the information is relayed during the process.
It has four types:
The first type is Intrapersonal. This is when an individual communicate within themselves, acting as both the sender and receiver of messages. You can also refer to this as self-talk and inner speech.
A few examples of this are when you debate whether to get cold or hot coffee or when you’re thinking about what Netflix show you should watch next.
Next is Interpersonal communication. By the word interpersonal alone, it relates to relationships or communication between people. It is a process of exchanging ideas, information, and even emotional experiences that can be shared between people which establishes relationships.
There are two types of Interpersonal Context:
Dyad Communication — this occurs only between two people.
Example: You offered feedback towards a writer on their novel.
Small group — this involves no less than three people and could be more that are engaging in face-to-face interaction. However, it cannot exceed twelve people. This is done so in order to achieve a desired outcome.
Example: A science group discussing a project in a class.
The third type of speech context is Public, which is pretty explanatory. It requires you to deliver a message or a speech in front of a large audience. The message could be driven by different purposes like entertainment, informational, persuasive, and so on.
One scenario for this could be a professional writer giving a seminar on how to be able to publish your books.