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is the form of language that the speaker uses which is is the form of language that the speaker uses which is
characterized by the degree of formality. characterized by the degree of formality.
is determined by the situational context and degree of is determined by the situational context and degree of
formality. Each style determines what kind of language is formality. Each style determines what kind of language is
appropriate to use in a specific context. appropriate to use in a specific context.
Frozen Style Frozen Style
is also known as “Fixed Speech”. is also known as “Fixed Speech”.
is used generally in a very formal setting and does not is used generally in a very formal setting and does not
require any feedback from the audience. require any feedback from the audience.
is carefully planned and verbalized as it mainly relies on is carefully planned and verbalized as it mainly relies on
the use of words. the use of words.
Examples: Oratorical Speech Pledges, Anthems, Marriage Examples: Oratorical Speech Pledges, Anthems, Marriage
Ceremonies, Laws Ceremonies, Laws
Formal Style Formal Style
uses formal words and expressions during the uses formal words and expressions during the
communication process. communication process.
is seen more in writing than speaking engagements. is seen more in writing than speaking engagements.
the speaker avoids using slang terminologies; what the the speaker avoids using slang terminologies; what the
speaker says is something that has been prepared speaker says is something that has been prepared
beforehand beforehand
Examples: Announcements, SONA, Welcome Address Examples: Announcements, SONA, Welcome Address
Consultative Style Consultative Style
is also known as the “Unplanned Speech”. is also known as the “Unplanned Speech”.
involves active participation between speaker and involves active participation between speaker and
listener with instant feedback. listener with instant feedback.
Examples: Regular classroom discussions, Doctor-patient Examples: Regular classroom discussions, Doctor-patient
conversation conversation
Casual Style Casual Style
is also known as “Informal Speech”. is also known as “Informal Speech”.
It is a conversation between friends or even with a It is a conversation between friends or even with a
random stranger. random stranger.
There is free and easy participation between the speaker There is free and easy participation between the speaker
and the listener, or even the writer and the reader. and the listener, or even the writer and the reader.
Examples: Couple talking about their plans, Family sharing ideas, Examples: Couple talking about their plans, Family sharing ideas,
Close friends sharing secrets Close friends sharing secrets
Intimate Style Intimate Style
is a conversation between people who are very close to is a conversation between people who are very close to
each other with a shared background. each other with a shared background.
This style is for people in a deep level of relationship This style is for people in a deep level of relationship
(family, lovers, best friends). (family, lovers, best friends).
Example: A family talking about their plans Example: A family talking about their plans