TYPES

OF
COMMUNICATIVE
STYLES
Speech style means the form of language that the
speaker uses which is characterized by the degree of
formality. A speaker uses different speech styles
according to the given situations, place, or persons
involved.
A Dutch linguist Martin Joos cited five
types of communicative styles.

These are intimate, casual, consultative,

formal, and frozen. These communicative
styles are also called language registers.
 INTIMATE COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
• The intimate communicative style is defined as total
absence of social interactions.

• This style is used by participants who know each other

well or share a very close relationship, such as between
close friends, siblings, husband and wife, parents and
children.
 CASUAL
COMMUNICATIVE STYLE
• The casual communicative style uses a language used
between friends, peers, colleagues, or family. Most of the
ambience with this style is relaxed and very light. And so,
the participants may use group language only members of
the group can understand. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular
language are used. The tone is conversational and
interruptions are very common. Also, nicknames are used
in addressing one another.
 EXAMPLE:
Classmate 1: Hey! What’s up? You seem so very busy.

Classmate 2: Yes, I have to finish some things up.

Classmate 1: Oh, I see.. Wanna come for a milktea at the

canteen?

Classmate 2: That’s interesting! I wish I could but I need to

do this ASAP.

Classmate 1: Okay, just catch up when you’re done!

 CONSULTATIVE
COMMUNICATIVE STYLE
The consultative speech style happens in a two-way
participation. It is used in semi-formal situations in which a
speaker needs to provide background information. The
listener participates by giving feedback. Thus, both the
speaker and the listener are active participants.
 CONSULTATIVE
COMMUNICATIVE STYLE
Take note that this style is often used in business or in other
professional situations, such as conversations between a
doctor and a patient, or a teacher and a student. In addition,
short responses like “I see and Ah” may be used to signal
that he or she is listening attentively or has understood what
was tackled. Titles such as Mr., Ms., Sir, Ma’am, Madam, or
Dr. are likely to be used when using this communicative
style. This communicative style is the most operational
among others.
FORMAL COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
The formal communicative style is also considered to be
a straightforward speech. There is no participation from
the listener.
FORMAL COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
This style is often used in the following formal situations
where there is only one way communication:
• Speeches
• School lessons
• Graduation ceremony
• A television newscast
• Giving announcements
• A business meeting
• An interview or in a classroom
• Used for academic and business writing
 FORMAL COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
The enunciation of words, diction and grammar
rules should be applied properly. Thus, errors must
be avoided. Ideas are presented cohesively and all
necessary information are clearly given.
FORMAL COMMUNICATIVE STYLE
Let’s take a look at the following sample lines using
formal communicative style in different situations:
Greetings Making Suggestions/ Giving
a. “Hello, Good morning.” advise
b. “How are you doing?” -Would you please allow me to
c. “I hope everything is fine make suggestions?
with you.”
To say goodbye or good
To show approval or night
excitement -Goodbye, Mrs. Pineda.
-That is terrific to hear! -Good night, Mr. Cruz.
 FROZEN COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
The frozen communicative style, also called the oratorical
style, is the most formal style and is reserved for very formal
situations such as during weddings, other religious services
or rituals, court proceedings, and other formal ceremonies.
This style is used to address or is given before an audience of
absolute strangers. It uses prescribed and highly formal
language.
 FROZEN COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE
In this style, statements are learned by heart. Examples
are the Pledge of Allegiance and the National Anthem. It
is typically prescribed by law, or it is a ritual that
involves certain fixed statements (verbatim) that are
never changed.
 EXAMPLE:
Pledge of Allegiance
I am a Filipino
I pledge my allegiance
To the flag of the Philippines
And to the country it represents
With honor, justice and freedom
Put in motion by one nation
For God, humanity, nature and
country
 SUMMARY
Speech style- means the form of language that the speaker uses which is characterized by the degree of formality. A speaker uses different speech
styles according to the given situations, place, or persons involved. There are five different speech styles.

1.Frozen- It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events and ceremonies. It is “frozen” or fixed in time and
content.
Examples: Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc.

2.Formal- 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.
Examples: Announcement, President’s SONA, welcome addresses

3.Consultative-This is an unplanned speech with the speaker using the participation and feedback of the listener.
Examples: teacher-student, doctor-patient, salesperson-customer

4.Casual-an informal style which is usually used between,friends,or even insiders who have things to share
.Examples: phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats

5.Intimate- It is used in talks between two very close individuals.

Examples: Couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc.

Source: https://philnews.ph/2019/08/21/what-are-the- five-types-of-speech-style-or-communicative-style/

 ACTIVITY 1:
A. Directions: Identify the type of communicative style appropriate for the 01
following situations. Write your answer on separate sheet of paper.

1. reciting DepEd Vision

2. reading school policies
3. talking to a new friend
4. inquiring at the library
5. delivering news reports
6. asking something from your neighbor
7. talking to your groupmates
8. delivering a valedictory address
9. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
10.sending an inquiry to your teacher through messenger
 ACTIVITY 2:
Directions: Cluster the phrases which you think belong in the same
group. Copy and complete the semantic map in a one whole sheet
of paper
• classmates talking about the latest k-
• children playing at the backyard
drama
• DOH secretary presenting the health bulletin on
• parents inquiring about their children’s
COVID19 cases
status to a teacher
• exchanging vows in a traditional wedding
• husband and wife discussing about
• doctor discussing his diagnosis to the patient
financial obligations
• son confessing to his mother
• performing an oration speech
• president delivering his SONA
• friends eating dinner
• family saying memorized prayer before meal
•reciting a pledge during flag ceremony
• suitor expressing his feelings to the woman he
• manager and employees having a
loves
meeting
 ACTIVITY 3:
Directions: Fill in the missing dialogues with your own examples. Then,
indicate what communicative style was used in the dialogue. Write your
answer on separate sheet of paper.
Take the following example as your guide:

Friend 1: I’m stuck with my assignment.

Friend 2: Uhmm.. Let me see that.

Friend 1: Please help me. I need to submit this now.

The communicative style used is: Casual style

 ACTIVITY 3:
1
New Neighbor: Hello! May I ask where’s the convenience store
here in our village?

You:__________________________________________

New Neighbor: Thank you so much! Have a great day!

The speech style used is:_________________________.

 ACTIVITY 3:
2

Student: Excuse me, Ma’am. May I know when is our

First Periodical examinations?
Teacher: It will be on the 24th of November. Please do
start reviewing your lessons, okay?
Student:__________________________
The speech style used is:_____________.