Language Register

Purposive Communication ( TRUE OR FALSE -https://knowt.com/flashcards/359fd893-74e8-4143-a1e5-8c3c7f55d36a)

Language Register

Language Register

pertains to the level and style of your writing or speaking

Language Register

may be frozen, formal, consultative, informal (casual and intimate), or neutral

frozen, formal, consultative, informal, neutral

Varieties and Registers of Spoken and Written Language Frozen Register

Frozen Register

The language used is fixed or constant, It does not change in time

Frozen Register

The nature of the language does not require any feedback

frozen register

Example of this register are:

• Formal ceremonies

• Prose or poetry

• National Anthem

• School Creeds

• The Lord's Prayer

• Pledge of Allegiance to countryr

• Peamble to the constitution

Formal Register

The language requires formal English because it is used in official and ceremonial settings

Formal Register

The language used is of a standard variety and has an agreed upon vocabulary that is well-documented

Formal Register

• The language is written without emotion

• Professional writing

Formal Register

Examples of this register are the following:

• Business correspondence

• Essays

• Reports

• Official speeches

• Announcements

• Court proceedings

• Business meeting

• Swearing in ceremony

• An interview

Consultative Register

In the setting, one person is deemed an expert and the other person is the receiver of such expertise

Consultative Register

Examples of this register are thw following:

• Superior and subordinate conversation

• Client and doctor consultation

• Client and lawyer consultation

• Teacher and student conversation

• Employer and employee conversation

informal register (casual)

Examples of this register are the following:

• Writing to friends

• Family conversations

• Chats with people you know very well

• Personal e-mails

• Phone texts

• Short notes

• Friendly letters

• Most blogs

• Diaries and journals

Informal Register (casual)

The language is laid back and conversational

Informal Register (casual)

The language is focused on gaining information

Informal Register (casual)

The language uses slang, jargon, and contractions

Informal Register (Intimate)

The language is casual and personal

Informal Register (Intimate)

The language uses terms of endearment, slang, and/or terms understandable only to the persons

Informal Register (Intimate)

The setting is between persons who share close relationships or bonds

Informal Register (Intimate)

Examples of this Register are the following:

• Lovers

• Mothers giving pet names to their children based on some character traits

• Best friends formulating slangs based or some shared experience

Neutral Register

The language is not necessarily formal or informal nor is it usually positive or negative

Neutral Register

The language sticks to facts

Neutral Register

The language deals with non-emotional topics and information

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