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Topic Control – strategy used when there is a need to control and prevent unnecessary interruptions
and topic shifts.
Topic Shifting – moving from one topic to another. It is used to change the topic to new one.
- “by the way”
- “before I forget”
- “now, let’s talk about…”
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Repair – We can employ this strategy to encounter problems in communication to prevent
misinterpretation.
- “what I mean is..”
- “what I am trying to say is that..”
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Termination – it is a close-initiating expression. It is used to end an interaction or close a topic.
- “thanks for the time, see you around”
“FACTORS AFFECTED BY A SHIFT IN SPEECH CONTEXT, SPEECH STYLE, AND COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGY”
COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
SPEECH CONTEXT
SPEECH STYLE
Intimate Communication – conversation between and among family members. This may be private or
confidential
SPEECH ACT
Illocutionary – the implied request of “can you hand me your pen so I may use it?”
Perlocutionary – the actual handling over of the pen permitted or given by the owner of the pen
DELIVERY – actual presentation of the speech. Consist of vocal and physical elements
STAGE PRESENCE – the speakers ability to get and secure the audience’s interest
MOVEMENT – movement of the wholw body instead of just gesturing with hands
RAPPORT – close and harmonious relationship in which people or groups concerned are “in
sync”