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Name : Rizelle Kyle A.

De Jesus Date: 12/07/23


Subject: Oral Communication Grade & Section: XI- St. . Nicholas

STUDY OUTLINE
Lesson 5:
SPEECH STYLES
 a particular style of speaking when a person interacts with others.
 indicates the level of formality with which a person speaks.

Dutch linguist Martin Joos (The Five Clocks) identified five types of speech style that are also
called language registers.

INTIMATE SPEECH STYLE


 Characterized by a complete absence of social inhibitions.
 Used by participants who share a very close relationship.
 Participants share a completely private vocabulary.
Features of Intimate Speech Style
• Conversations are usually done in private.
• Participants use short, incomplete utterances.
• Grammar and proper word choice are not given importance.
• Nonverbal cues are often used to convey messages.
• Participants share inside jokes.
• Words that signal intimacy are used.

CASUAL SPEECH STYLE


 A relaxed or informal dialogue between friends, peers, colleagues, or family
 Participants may use group language, so only members of the group can understand it.

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