Speech Styles Flashcards
distinct variations or forms of the language used for the sane ourpose by a particular situation or the form of languages that the speaker uses
Speech Styles
Types of Speech Styles
(language registers)
Intimate
Casual
Consultative
Formal
Frozen
Factors in Choosing Speech Style
Audience
Topic
Purpose
Location
absence of social inhibitions
used by participants who share a very close relationship
participants share a completely private vocabulary
Intimate
in private
short incomplete utterance
grammer, proper word are not given importance
nonverbal cues
inside jokes
signal intimacy
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
Casual
tone is conventional
general words rather than technical
interruptions
nicknames
most operational styles
used in semi formal situatins in which a speaker needs to provide background information
Consultative
used in ordinary or routine transactions that lead to an outcome or result
used in business or in other professional situations
interruptions are allowed
titles are likely to be used when using this speech style
speaker chooses words with some care, but the flow of conversation is still instantaneous
lack of listener participation
often used in formal situations wherein there is only one-way communication
the speker needs to plan ahead his or her utterances
Formal Speech Style
interruptions are not allowed
pronunciation is very clear
words are carefully chosen, grammer rules are followed
sentence structures are more complex and varied
extensive and technical vocabulary is required
ideas and cohesive and organized
all background or necessary information is clearly given
sermons, speeches, announcements
academic and business writing
uses frozen language
has a symbolic or historic nature
typically prescribed by law, custom, or ritual
involves certain fixed or stock expressions that are rarely or never altered or changed
Frozen
also called the oratorical style
most formal style and is reserved for very formal situations
used to address or is given before an audience of absolute strangers
uses prescribed and highly formal language
Frozen