ORAL COMM | Speech Styles

Speech Style

According to Joos (1976), speech style refers to the form of language that the speaker uses which is characterized by the degree of formality.

Intimate

is private and a non-public speech style that uses private vocabulary and includes nonverbal messages

Casual

is used among friends and acquaintances that do not require background information and is used when there are no social barriers to consider

Consultative

is used among people who do not share common experiences or meaning and is considered professional discourse

Frozen

is a formal style whose quality is static, ritualistic, and may even be archaic; includes prayers, pledges, and oaths

Formal

is used for only imparting information and does not allow interruption, gives importance to technical vocabulary and exact definitions