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The document discusses 5 types of speech styles according to Joos (1976): 1. Frozen style refers to fixed forms that rarely change like laws or prayers. 2. Formal style is used in formal settings like speeches or sermons and follows an accepted format. 3. Consultative style involves professional discourse between superiors and subordinates like doctors and patients. 4. Casual style is informal language used between peers and friends allowing slang and colloquialisms. 5. Intimate style is private communication reserved for close family and relationships like spouses or siblings.

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The document discusses 5 types of speech styles according to Joos (1976): 1. Frozen style refers to fixed forms that rarely change like laws or prayers. 2. Formal style is used in formal settings like speeches or sermons and follows an accepted format. 3. Consultative style involves professional discourse between superiors and subordinates like doctors and patients. 4. Casual style is informal language used between peers and friends allowing slang and colloquialisms. 5. Intimate style is private communication reserved for close family and relationships like spouses or siblings.

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TYPES OF SPEECH

STYLE
What is speech style ?

Speech style means, the form of


language that the speaker uses which
is considered by the degree of
formality.
We have 5 types of speech style

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
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.
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
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
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
He proposed the 5 types of
speech style.

 Joos
 According to Joos (1976) speech style is the
forms of the language which the speaker uses
and it depends on the degree of formality. He
identified this style into five styles. Those are
frozen, formal, consultative, casual and intimate
style.
Give each one example of formal,
consultative, casual , intimate.

 Formal

 Consultative

 Casual

 Intimate

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