ORALCOM (L6 speech styles)

speech style

When a person interacts with others, he or she uses a particular style of speaking or speech style. Also indicates the level of formality

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There are five speech styles according to ____________

intimate speech style

Characterized by a complete absence of social inhibitions, used by participants who share a very close relationship

casual speech style

Relaxed or informal dialogue between friends, peers, colleagues, or family. Slang, colloquial words, elliptical sentences, and informal contractions are used.

consultative speech style

Considered to be the most operational style, used in semi-formal situations in which a speaker needs to provide background information

formal speech style

Used in formal situations, where there is only one-way communication

frozen speech style

Also called the oratorical style, is the most formal style and is reserved for very formal situations