-used generally in a very formal setting.

-most formal communicative style for respectful

situations
-Usually uses long sentences with correct
grammar and vocabulary
Example:
National pledge, marriage ceremonies, Preamble
and Anthem
- Used in speaking medium to large groups
- Requires careful attention to producing well-
formed sentences and coherent, very logically
organized speech.
- Slang terminologies are avoided
Example:
Meetings, speeches, and interview

- Used in semi-formal communication

- Happens in two-way participation
- Speaker does not usually plan what he wants
to say
- Sentences tend to be shorter or spontaneous
Example:
Teacher-student, doctor-patient and expert-
apprentice
- Language is used between friends
- Often very relaxed and focused on just getting
the information out
- This style is used in informal situations and
used informal language.
Example:
Casual conversation with friends, phone calls
and gay lingo.
- Completely private language is used within
family.
- Uses personal language codes
- Grammar is unnecessary
- Certain terms of endearment, slangs or
expressions.
- Example:
Couple, family and bestfriends

Speech style is the form of language that a speaker uses and it is characterized by the degree of formality.