Speech Style Guide
Speech Style Guide
Speech Style Guide
FROZEN STYLE
-used generally in a very formal setting
-most formal communicative style for respectful situations
-does not require any feedback from the audience
-usually uses long sentences with correct grammar and vocabulary
-the use of language is fixed and relatively static
FORMAL STYLE
-used in speaking to medium to large groups
-speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered
-slang terminologies are avoided
-language is comparatively rigid and has a set agreed upon vocabulary that is well documented; is often
of a standard variety
CONSULTATIVE STYLE
-used in semi-formal communication
-happens in 2-way participation
-most operational among other styles
-speaker does not usually plan what he wants to say
-sentences tend to be shorter and spontaneous
CASUAL STYLE
-language used between friends
-often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information out
-Slangs, vernaculars, are quite often used in these instances
-this style is used in informal situations and uses informal language
-relationship between speaker and hearer is closed
Examples: CASUAL CONVERSATIONS WITH FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CHATS, PHONE CALLS AND
MESSAGES WITH ACQUAINTANCES, GAY LINGO, JARGON
INTIMATE STYLE
-completely private language is used within the family or very close friends or group
-uses personal language codes
-grammar is unnecessary
-does not need complete language
-certain terms of endearment, slangs or expressions whose meaning is shared with a small subset of
persons
Examples: ENDEARMENT, PRIVATE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE WHO KNOW EACH OTHER
EXTREMELY WELL, SHARED MEANINGS EXCLUSIVE TO A CIRCLE
Activity: Advertise a deodorant using the assigned speech style to your group.