COMMUNICATIVE STYLES 01 Speech style is a communicative style which portrays how a language is characterized in terms of degree of formality.
COMMUNICATIVE STYLES 01 A person’s approach to communication in a specific circumstances.
CASUAL This is an informal language used by friends and peers. Slang, vulgarities and colloquialism, informal contractions (e.g., ain’t, dunno, gonna) are normal in this type of speech style.
CASUAL This uses “group language,” so only members of the group can understand it. Here, nicknames are used in addressing one another.
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 milk tea 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! EXAMPLE: CASUAL
Everyday conversation with buddies or friend A personal message and personal emails Blogs Tweets Letters to friends Phone calls EXAMPLE: CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE This is used in semi-formal communication, where sentences tend to be shorter and spontaneous. It happens in two-way participation.
CONSULTATIVE It uses unplanned speech. This is the normal style for speaking to strangers or persons who are neither acquaintances nor friends nor relatives
EXAMPLE: CONSULTATIVE Scene: A patient is consulting a doctor. Patient: Good morning, Dr. Garcia. Dr. Garcia: Hi. How have you been feeling? Patient: I have a stomachache and LBM since last night. Dr. Garcia: What did you eat yesterday? Patient: I ate some “ kwek-kwek and siomai with my friends after the class. Dr. Garcia: Likely, you ate contaminated food. I am prescribing some medicine to control the diarrhea. Patient: Thank you, Doc.
Formal speeches are straightforward speeches. It is used in speaking to large groups and is impersonal in nature. FORMAL
Speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered. It avoids using slang terminologies and uses formal English FORMAL
Language is comparatively rigid and has a set, agreed-upon vocabulary structured complex sentences and noun phrases. FORMAL
EXAMPLE: FORMAL Scene: Principal’s Welcome Remarks "Good morning, everyone! It’s a pleasure to welcome you all today. I want to thank our students, teachers, and guests for being here as we kick off another exciting chapter at our school. This year holds so much potential, and I’m confident that together we’ll achieve great things. Let’s continue to support one another, stay focused, and make this year truly unforgettable. Welcome, and let’s get started!"
This type of communicative style rarely or never changes. It is “frozen” in time and content. FROZEN
It is generally used in a very formal setting. This is the most formal communicative style for a respectful situation. It has a fixed and static language and uses long sentences with a good command of grammar. FROZEN
Scene: Wedding Ceremony – Priest, Bride, and Groom at the Altar Priest: “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of Joy and Ethan in holy matrimony. This is a sacred moment, a celebration of love, commitment, and the beginning of a new journey together." Priest: Joy and Ethan, marriage is a bond not to be entered into lightly, but with respect, honesty, and a deep sense of love. Today, you are making a promise to cherish, honor, and support one another, through all the joys and challenges life may bring." EXAMPLE: FROZEN
Priest: “Ethan do you take Joy to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for as long as you both shall live?" Groom: "I do." EXAMPLE: FROZEN
Priest: “Joy, do you take Ethan to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, for as long as you both shall live?" Bride: "I do." EXAMPLE: FROZEN
Priest: "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. "Congratulations! I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Dela Cruz!" EXAMPLE: FROZEN
National Anthem Holy Mass Religious Rites/ Rituals Pledge of allegiance Constitution The Lord’s Prayer Oath Creed EXAMPLE: FROZEN
This type of communicative style applies to conversational experiences between and/or among people who share intimate relationships. INTIMATE
Such as between close friends, siblings, husband and wife, parents and children, boyfriend and girlfriend. INTIMATE
The participants in this style do not need for clear articulation of words or additional explanation. They may use words of endearment as a sign of intimacy. INTIMATE
This also employs informal and intimate language. INTIMATE
Friend 1 (Lily): I have to tell you something, but you have to promise you won’t tell anyone…" Friend 2 (Emma): “Of course, your secret’s safe with me. What’s going on?" Lily: “I think I’m falling for someone… and it’s Chris." Emma: “Chris? Seriously? Wow! I didn’t see that coming. How long have you felt this way?" Lily: “A few weeks now. I keep trying to brush it off, but it’s just getting stronger." Emma: “I totally get it. I can see why you’d like him. But don’t worry, I won’t breathe a word to anyone." Lily: “Thanks, Emma. I knew I could trust you with this." Emma: “Always. We’re in this together." EXAMPLE: INTIMATE
Sharing of secrets between friends Parents talking about their family goals Meditation EXAMPLE: INTIMATE
ACTIVITY
GROUP ACTIVITY
Group Activity : Communicative Style Showcase Objectives: a. Develop students' understanding of each communicative style. b. Employ the types of communicative styles in situations. Instructions: 1) Divide students into 2 groups. 2) Each group wi ll create and perform a short skit showcasing the 5 communicative style. 3) Rubric - Accuracy of portrayal - 15 pts. - Creativity in presentation - 10 pts. - Clarity of communication - 10 pts. - Cooperation - 5 pts