COMMUNICATIVE

STYLES
Communicative Style or Speech Style

This refers to the form of language that

the speaker utilized which is
characterized by the LEVEL OF
FORMALITY.
Frozen Consultative
STYLES
Formal Casual
Intimate
 FROZEN
As the name suggests, this style of
communication RARELY or NEVER changes.
It is “frozen” in time and content. This is
also known as fixed speech.
FROZEN
This usually uses long sentences with
good grammar and vocabulary.
FROZEN
-It is the MOST FORMAL communicative
style that is often used in respectful
situation or formal ceremony.
-It does not require feedback from the
audience.
FROZEN
Examples:
-the Pledge of Allegiance
-the Preamble of the Constitution
-the Lord’s Prayer
 FORMAL
-This style is used in formal settings and is
one-way in nature.
-It intends to share information and which
conforms to establish professional rules,
standards and processes and avoids using
slang terminology.
FORMAL
-Its use of language usually follows a
commonly accepted format.
-It is usually impersonal and formal.
FORMAL

This uses polite expressions we don’t

normally use when we talk with friends.
FORMAL
Examples:
-Job Interviews
-Speeches
-Business Meeting
CONSULTATIVE
-It is a formal and societal expectations
that accompany the users of this speech.
-It is a professional discourse; unplanned
speech.
CONSULTATIVE

-High level of respect is given to the

one giving the advice.
CONSULTATIVE
It uses listener participation and feedback
wherein:
(a) the speaker supplies background
information
(b) the listener participates continuously.
 CONSULTATIVE
-This is not planned or prepared
beforehand unlike the previous styles which
conform to a fixed structure.
-This requires feedback from the listener,
thus active interaction occurs.
 CONSULTATIVE
Examples:
-Communication between a superior and a subordinate
-doctor and patient
-lawyer and client
-lawyer and judge
-teacher and student
-counselor and client
CASUAL
-This is an informal language used by
peers and friends.
-Slang, vulgarities and colloquialism are
normal.
CASUAL

-This is “group language.”

-One must be a member to engage in
this register.
CASUAL
Examples:
-Buddies
-Chats
-Letters to friends
INTIMATE

-This communication is private.

-It is reserved for close family
members, or intimate people.
INTIMATE
-This style is used in conversations
between people who are very close and
know each other quite well because of
having a maximum of shared
background information.
INTIMATE
Examples:
-husband and wife
-boyfriend and girlfriend
-siblings
-parent and children