TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES

October 14, 2016

1. FROZEN STYLE
Used generally in very formal setting.
Most formal communicative style for respectful situation
Does not require any feedback from the audience
Usually uses long sentences with good grammar and vocabulary
The use of language is fixed and relatively static

Examples:
national pledge, anthem, school creeds,
marriage ceremonies, speech for a state ceremony

2. FORMAL STYLE

Used in speaking to medium to large groups

May also be used in single hearers- strangers, older persons, professional
Speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered
Avoids using slang terminologies
language is comparatively rigid and has a set, agreed upon vocabulary that is well documented;
is often of a standard variety.

Examples:
meetings, speeches, school lessons, court, a corporate meeting, at a swearing in ceremony, in an
interview or in a classroom

3. CONSULTATIVE STYLE
Used in semi-formal communication
Happens in two-way participation
Most operational among other styles                                                                                                

Speaker does not usually plan what he wants to say

Sentences end to be shorter ans spontaneous

Examples:
regular conversation at schools, companies, group discussion,
teacher-student, doctor-patient, expert-apprentice

4. CASUAL STYLE
Language used between friends
Often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information out                                                  

Slangs are quite often used in these instances

This style is used in informal situations and language
Relationship between speaker and hearer is closed.

Examples:

casual conversations with friends, family members, chats, phone calls and messages

5. INTIMATE STYLE

Completely private language used within family of very close friends or group
Uses personal language codes
Grammar is unnecessary
Does not need complete language
Certain terms of endearment, slangs or expressions whose meaning is shared with a small subset
of persons to person
1.  TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
2. 2. What the functions of communication? 1.To control / regulate 2.To socialize 3.To motivate
4.To give/get information 5.To express emotions
3. 3. GROUP ACTIVITY 
4. 4. TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
5. 5. Types of speech style range on a scale from most formal to most informal. The five levels
identified have been specialized names by linguists…. 1.Frozen 2.Formal 3.Consultative
4.Casual 5.Intimate
6. 6. FROZEN • This style of communication rarely or never changes. It is “frozen” in time and
content. • Example: the Pledge of Allegiance, the Lord’s Prayer, the Preamble of the
Constitution, the Alma Mater, a bibliographic reference, laws
7. 7. FORMAL • This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. • This use of
language usually follows a commonly accepted format. • It is usually impersonal and formal.
• Examples: sermons, rhetorical statements and questions, speeches, pronouncements
made by judges, announcements
8. 8. CONSULTATIVE • It is formal and societal expectations accompany the users of this
speech. • It is a professional discourse. • Examples: communication between a superior and
a subordinate, doctor and patient, lawyer and client, lawyer and judge, teacher and student,
counsellor and client
9. 9. CASUAL • This is an informal language used by peers and friends. • Slang, vulgarities and
colloquialism are normal. • This is “group language.” • One must be a member to engage in
this register. • Examples: buddies, chats and emails, blogs, letters to friends
10. 10. INTIMATE • This communication is private. • It is reserved for close family members, or
intimate people. • Examples: husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings, and parent
& children
11. 11. The following lines were taken from the movie “The King’s Speech.” Identify the type of
speech style in each line.
12. 12. 1. “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household
of my peoples, both at home and overseas this message spoken with the same depth of
feeling for each one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak for myself.” 2.
“Mr. Johnson, do come in.” 3. “Please take a seat, your Majesty.” 4. “How are you, Mr.
Johnson? Nice to see you. 5. “Uh… I see. Well, Mr. Lionel, I think it’s good.”
13. 13. 6. “Comin’ over tonight? Be there at eight.” 7. “What’s up, man?” 8. “You have to believe
me, dear.” 9. “Just try to be brave as your father, boy.” 10. “Bertie, you can do this, talk to me
as a friend.”