TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES

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

FORMAL STYLE
Used in speaking to medium to large groupsMay 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
stylesSpeaker 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 betweeSlangs 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 messagesn friends Often very
relaxed and focused on just getting the information out
. 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