English 5 Speech Styles

Question 1

originated from Martin Joos, an American linguist, who wrote a book called “The Five Clocks,” where he introduced the five styles of English usage (AKA speech styles)

Answer 1

speech styles

Question 2

different manners in which people communicate with each other

Answer 2

speech styles

Question 3

differ based on levels of formality; levels of formality are based on the social situation and the level of familiarity (AKA the relationship) between people

Answer 3

speech styles

Question 4

very close individuals such as couples, close family members, and best friends

Answer 4

intimate

Question 5

terms of endearment, slang, personal/private expressions, and non-verbal gestures/behavior

Answer 5

intimate

Question 6

ex: couple talking about how much they love each other

Answer 6

intimate

Question 7

peers, acquaintances, friends, and coworkers

Answer 7

casual

Question 8

informal/vernacular language, slang, and verbal formulas (e.g., “Been there, done that.”)

Answer 8

casual

Question 9

classmates catching up after summer break

Answer 9

casual

Question 10

strangers, distant acquaintances, and individuals of unequal rank

Answer 10

consultative

Question 11

semi-formal (professional), detached, and unplanned/spontaneous

Answer 11

consultative

Question 12

conversation between a teacher and student about missed assessments

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consultative

Question 13

audience of strangers

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formal

Question 14

planned speeches that are formal, detached, and informative

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formal

Question 15

president’s address to the nation

Answer 15

formal

Question 16

audience, during respectful, ceremonial events

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frozen

Question 17

fixed in content

Answer 17

frozen

Question 18

minister’s pronouncement of marriage and kiss

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frozen

Question 19

speaker delivering a welcome address at a conference

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formal

Question 20

person reciting a prayer in church during mass

Answer 20

frozen

Question 21

teacher giving instructions to a student during a one-on-one tutoring session

Answer 21

consultative

Question 22

group of colleagues discussing their weekend plans during a break at work

Answer 22

casual

Question 23

spouses discussing the day they had while having dinner

Answer 23

intimate

Question 24

best friend giving advice to another about relationship troubles

Answer 24

intimate

Question 25

newly elected government officials taking their oath of office

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frozen

Question 26

two students talking about their school projects during lunch break

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casual

Question 27

business executive delivering a presentation in a board meeting

Answer 27

formal

Question 28

supervisor giving feedback to an employee after a performance review

Answer 28

consultative