Speech Style Flashcards
form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality
Speech style
Types of speech style
intimate, casual, consultative, formal, frozen
used for very close relationship
intimate
informal communication between groups and peers who have something to share and have shared background information but do not have close relations
casual
is used in semi-formal and standard communication
consultative
a one-way straightforward speech
formal
the most formal communicative style that is usually used during solemn ceremonies and events
frozen
speaker makes to achieve an intended effect
speech act
3 types of speech act
Locutionary, Illocutionary, Perlocutionary act
actual act of uttering something
Locutionary
the intention of what is said
Illocutionary
the resulting action
Perlocutionary
5 Classification of Speech Acts
Assertive, Directive, Commisive, Expressive, Declaration
utterance is coming of a fact/as truth
Assertive
speaker tries to make the receiver performs an action
Directive