Speech Vs Writing

Speech:

1. Spoken language.
2. Real-time communication.
3. The audience is usually present during communication.
4. More informal and colloquial.
5. Involves non-verbal cues (intonation, tone, gestures, facial expressions).
6. Spontaneous and less subject to modification.
7. More inclusive, doesn’t require literacy.
8. Can be verbose and may include filler words.
9. Relies on auditory signals.
10. Relies on immediate context and adapts to the listener’s responses.

Writing:

1. Written symbols (letters, numbers, characters).
2. Permanent record.
3. The audience may not be present during composition.
4. Often requires a higher level of formality and adherence to grammar and syntax rules.
5. Lacks non-verbal cues, relying solely on text.
6. Allows for easier revision and editing.
7. Requires literacy.
8. Tends to be more concise and structured.
9. Relies on the visual representation of language.
10. Must convey all necessary context.

Speech and writing are two Different forms of communication with several key differences:

There are Some key difference are given below. 

1. Medium: Speech involves spoken language, while writing involves written symbols, such as letters, numbers, or characters.
2. Temporal Characteristics: Speech is typically more ephemeral and immediate, as it occurs in real-time and disappears once spoken. Writing, on the other hand, is a permanent record that can be reviewed at any time.
3. Audience: In speech, the audience is usually present during communication, while in writing, the audience may not be present at the time the message is composed.
4. Formality: Speech tends to be more informal and colloquial, while writing often requires a higher level of formality and adherence to grammar and syntax rules.
5. Non-verbal Cues: Speech includes intonation, tone, and non-verbal cues like gestures and facial expressions, which can convey additional meaning. Writing relies solely on the text and lacks these non-verbal elements.
6. Revision: Writing allows for easier revision and editing, while speech is typically more spontaneous and less subject to modification once spoken.
7. Accessibility: Speech can be more accessible and inclusive, as it doesn’t require literacy while writing relies on the ability to read and write.
8. Conciseness: Written communication often tends to be more concise and structured, whereas spoken language can be more verbose and may involve repetition or filler words.
9. Visual Representation: Writing relies on visual symbols to represent language, whereas speech relies on auditory signals.
10. Context: Speech often relies on immediate context and can adapt to the listener’s responses in real-time, while writing must convey all necessary context within the text itself.