speech styles

Intimate

Very private communication that occurs between two very close individuals, such as gossiping with a best friend or expressing affection to someone close.

Casual

Informal communication that takes place among friends, such as interacting with peers during a break or engaging in small talk.

Consultative

Professional and transactional communication between a sender and receiver, often involving seeking advice or exchanging information, such as a doctor giving a diagnosis to a patient.

Formal

Communication that follows conventions and has a structured approach, such as a teacher discussing a lesson or defending a thesis proposal.

Frozen

Non-negotiable communication that adheres to specific patterns and features, such as reciting wedding vows or a police officer stating the rights of a suspect (e.g., "You have the right to remain silent").