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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
GRADE XI

Oral Communication
Week 8
 CHILDREN’S GRACE OF MARY TUTORIAL AND LEARNING CENTER, INC.
DUMADAG SUBDIVISION, NEW CARMEN, TACURONG CITY
CONTACT NUMBER: 0977-804-5567
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCE
GRADE XI
Name: ________________________________________ Score: __________
WEEK: 8
SUBJECT TEACHER: JANIN MAE P. SIMBAJON
TOPIC:
Learning the Types Speech Styles
At the end of this chapter, you should be able to:
a) identify the different speech styles; and
b) identify speech style applicable in the given situation.
What I know.
Answer the questions below using complete sentences.
What is the date today?
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How will you describe the third person you talked today?
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How did you talk to that person?
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What you need to know.
A speech style, according to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and German professor, it
refers to the form of language that the speaker utilized which is characterized by the
level of formality. Still according to Joos, speech style is identified into five types:
frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate.
1. Frozen style
Also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative style
which is often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies like
Shakespearean plays, weddings, funerals, and more. It uses the complex
grammatical sentence structure and vocabulary that are only known by
experts in that field.
2. Formal Style
This type uses formal words and expressions and is mostly seen in writing
rather than speaking. It also disallows the use of ellipsis, contractions, and
qualifying modal adverbials.
 3. Consultative Style

The third level of language. It is basically unplanned speech since the Casual Style
speaker uses the participation and feedback of the listener. The speaker will
supply background information, while again, the listener participates
continuously
Consultative Style
4. Casual Style

Also known as informal style, it is usually used between, friends, or even

insiders who have things to share. In this type, there is a free and easy Formal Style
participation of both speaker and listener.

5. Intimate Style
Frozen Style
The last type is used in talks between two very close individuals. It is
described by an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal
communication. Like casual, there is also a free and easy participation of
both speaker and listener.
II. Identify the speech style present in he given in each scenario.
(Read more on pages 73 – 74 of Oral Communication: Second Edition)
_________________ 1. two old friends meeting each other while they
are travelling to Surigao
_________________ 2. a student asking a saleslady if the particular
color of t-shirt is available
What I have learned. _________________ 3. Marika was interviewed by her European
employer through Zoom
I. Fill out the table by identifying the nature of the communication process if _________________ 4. William is writing a letter for his 10-year old
the each speech style will be employed. self for a project in their writing class.
_________________ 5. The newly-elected mayor took an oath at the
Speech Style Nature of the Conversation city hall last night.
Intimate Style _________________ 6. married couple had a reconciliation
_________________ 7. teaching-learning process in school
 _________________ 8. Anna performing a spoken poetry
_________________ 9. students reciting the Panunumpa sa Watawat
_________________ 10. Amelia writes a thesis for her master’s degree

What I can bring home.

Identify 10 communication activities you do for the whole week, identify the speech
style suited to the context and explain why it is appropriate.

Example

Act #1: Waking up ( due to ringing of alarm clock)

Speech Style: Frozen
Reason: You will not answer back