Speech-Styles- Communicative Strategies.pptx

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1. SPEECH STYLES

2. WHAT IS SPEECH STYLE? Speech Style   - According to Martin Joos (1976-156), it concerns with the form of language which the speaker uses, characterized by the degree of formality of the discourse.

3. Types of Speech Style (Martin Joos ) Types of speech style range on a scale from most formal to most informal style. Linguists have identified specialized names of speech style. They are the following: Frozen Formal Consultative Casual Intimate

4. Tip: The thesis should be clear and bold. Use powerful images as a background or an accent to strengthen the thesis statement. Speech Style Definition and Examples

5. This style of communication ‘rarely or never changes’. By the name suggests, it is ‘frozen’ in time and content. This is also known as fixed speech. It is the most formal communicative style that is often used in respectful situation or formal ceremony. As the most highly formal style, is uses the complex grammatical sentence structure and vocabulary known only to experts in a particular field. 1. Frozen

6. EXAMPLES The Pledge of Allegiance, the Lord’s prayer, the Preamble of the Constitution, the Alma Mater, a bibliographic reference, laws,

7. 2. Formal In this style, the language used is for formal setting and is one-way in nature. The speech format and the use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal.  

8. EXAMPLE Sermons, rhetorical, statements and questions, speeches, pronouncements made by judges, announcements.

9. “Throughout this ceremony, BRIDE and GROOM have vowed, in our presence, to be loyal and loving towards each other. They have formalized the existence of the bond between them with words spoken and with the giving and receiving of rings. Therefore, it is my pleasure to now pronounce them husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride” EXAMPLE STATEMENT

10. 3. Consultative It is regarded as a professional discourse, accustomed as a formal and societal expectations accompany the users of this speech.   Example: communication between a superior and a subordinate, doctor and patient, lawyer and client, lawyer and judge, teacher and student, counsellor and client

11. “Mr. Johnson, do come in.” “Uh…I see. Well, Mr. Lionel, I think it’s good.” “Please take a seat, your Majesty.” EXAMPLE STATEMENT

12. 4. Casual This refers to an informal language used of language when conversing with peers and friends. Most commonly, the use of slang, vulgar, and colloquial words is normal. This is termed as ‘group language’, in which, one must be a member to engage in this register.   Example: buddies, chats and emails, blogs, letters to friends

13. “Comin’ over tonight? Be there at eight.”  “Bertie, you can do this, talk to me as a friend.” “What’s up, man?” EXAMPLE STATEMENT

14. 5. Intimate This communication is private. It is reserved for close family member, or intimate people.   Example: husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings, and parent and children

15. “You have to believe me, dear.” “You’re the only one in my life.” “You can make it, son.” “Honey, can we have a dinner date tonight?” EXAMPLE STATEMENT