L11: TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE

SPEECH STYLE
  • It refers to the distinctive way of communicating.
  • Speech style refers to the manner a person acts in the midst of people in society.
  • Knowing the conversation styles can help prevent misunderstandings and arguments from happening.
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
  1. @@Intimate@@ - used by very close friends and lovers which is so private and requires a significant amount of shared history, knowledge, and experiences.
  • Ex. talking to one’s boyfriend/girlfriend and telling them that you love him/her; sharing a serious problem with a best friend; asking advice from parents about serious matters.
  1. @@Casual@@ - the most common speech style used among friends and coworkers during ordinary conversations. Jargon, slang, or vernacular language are used.
  • Ex. using contractions during conversation; slang words; simplified grammar; talking to classmates.
  1. @@Consultative@@ - the standard one. It is best used for business and professional relationships. It is less appropriate in writing as students use it in their classroom interactions.
  • Ex. when a student is talking to his teacher about school matters; when a client talks to his lawyer.
  1. @@Formal@@ - It is used in formal settings. This is the standard for work, school, and business matters. It is expected to be presented in complete sentences and with specific uses of the language.
  • Ex. Job interview; business tour; dinner party; prestigious ceremony; meetings; academic papers
  1. @@Frozen@@ - The most formal speech style that is usually used in formal contexts such as speech for stage ceremonies, court proceedings, and religious rituals. It is also known as a fixed language. It is reserved in traditions in which the language does not change over a number of generations.
  • Ex. pledge of allegiance; wedding ceremony; introduction of new acquaintances.

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