Dear Lord and Father of all

Thank you for today.

Thank you for ways in which you provide for us all.
For your protection and love, we thank you.
Help us to focus our hearts and minds now on what
we are about to learn.
Inspire us by Your Holy Spirit as we listen and write.
Guide us by your eternal light as we discover more
about the world around us.
We ask all this in the name of Jesus.
Amen.

1. Frozen Style (or Fixed speech)

A speech style that’s characterized by the use of certain grammar and vocabulary that is particular to
a certain field, one in which the speaker is inserted. The language in this speech style is very formal
and static, making it one of the highest forms of speech styles. It’s usually done in a format where
the speaker talks and the audience listens without actually being given the space to respond. 

Application: It’s generally reserved for formal settings such as important ceremonies (for instance, a
ceremony at the royal palace or one in which a country’s president is present), weddings, funerals,
etc. 
Examples: a presidential speech, an anthem, school creed.

2. Formal Style
This style, just like the previous one, is also characterized by a formal (agreed upon and even
documented) vocabulary and choice of words, yet it’s more universal as it doesn’t necessarily require
expertise in any field and it’s not as rigid as the frozen style. 

The language in this speech is respectful and rejects the use of slangs, contractions, ellipses and
qualifying modal adverbials. Oftentimes the speaker must plan the sentences before delivering them. 

Application: Although it’s often used in writing, it also applies to speaking, especially to medium to
large-sized groups. It’s also the type of speech that should be used when communicating with
strangers and others such as older people, elders, professionals and figures of authority. 

Examples: meetings (corporate or other formal meetings), court, class, interview, speech, or

presentation. 

3. Consultative Style 
The third level of communication it’s a style characterized by a semi-formal vocabulary, often
unplanned and reliant on the listener’s responses and overall participation. 

Application: any type of two-way communication, dialogue, whether between two people or more,
where there’s no intimacy or any acquaintanceship. 

Examples: group discussions, teacher-student communication, expert-apprentice, communication

between work colleagues or even between employer-employee, and talking to a stranger. 

4. Casual Style (or Informal Style)  

As the name says, this style is characterized by its casualty, with a flexible and informal vocabulary
that may include slang. It’s usually unplanned, pretty relaxed, and reliant on the fluid back and forth
between those involved, without any particular order. 

Application: used between people with a sense of familiarity and a relatively close relationship,
whether in a group or in a one-on-one scenario.

Examples: chats with friends and family, casual phone calls, or text messages. 

5. Intimate Style
This is the speech style that’s reserved for people who have a really close connection. It’s casual and
relaxed, and it goes beyond words, as it incorporates nonverbal communication and even personal
language codes, such as terms of endearment and expressions which’s meaning is only understood
by the participants, besides slangs. 
Application: used between people who share an intimate bond. 

Examples: chats between best friends, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings and other family members,
whether in messages, phone calls, or personally.  

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 weddings, funerals, and more. It uses the complex
grammatical sentence structure and vocabulary that are only known by experts in that field

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.

Consultative Style

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

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 participation of both speaker and listener.
Intimate 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.