Communicative Styles: Self-Learning Kit in English 9

Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion
The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz

Roxas City
Self- Learning Kit in English 9

COMMUNICATIVE STYLES
(1st Quarter- Week 1)
RENALYN ROSE E. MANDIQUE, LPT

Writer
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WHAT IS THIS MODULE ABOUT
Various situations require different language and communication styles. The style
that you use depends upon the context, the participants in the communication event, the
relationships involved, and the purpose of the situation. This module will explore these
styles so that you can have greater understanding of the kind of language that your daily
communication experiences require.
The way you communicate has a big impact on how you get with people and get the
things you want. Good communications skills can help you avoid conflict and solve
problems- they are also important for making friends and having healthy relationship.
In this module, you will learn a great deal about communication styles and then
analyse one another’s style to understand what their preferred styles are. You should also
think about the Platinum Rule that says the speaker should treat others however the other
person would like to be treated and not how the speaker prefers it. By understanding that
everyone has different communication styles, you will have greater awareness for
differences and how to accommodate others’ communication styles. This is fundamental
to developing successful emotional intelligence — understanding the thoughts, views and
feelings of others.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO KNOW

After studying this module, you can be able to:
•distinguish types of speech style
• Identify social situations in which each speech style is

appropriate to use
•discuss the value of tactfulness in communication

WHAT DO YOU KNOW
It is very important to know how to use the different formality levels. Register
is the level and a tool that you can use to develop a communicative style,
especially in dialogue, to give characters a consistent voice using natural language.
In these section, we will review the different types of communicative styles:
Languages have five (5) language registers—five

language styles. You need to know each of the five
registers/styles because the appropriate use of
language is a matter of situation. The use of the
appropriate register depends on the audience, the
topic, and the purpose for the communication (Joos,
1967).
PRE-ASSESSMENT
 Identify which language register should be used appropriately in the following
communication scenarios. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Preamble Ceremony
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
C. Consultative Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
2. Wedding Ceremony
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style

D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
3. Job Interview
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
4. Conversation over lunch among classmates

A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
5. Conversation between husband and wife

A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
6. Pledge of Alliance
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style

7. A father giving advice to his soon-to-be-wed son
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
8. Graduation Speech
A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
9. Roommates talking about their teachers

A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style
10. Inquiring at the school registrar for a possible scholarship

A. Frozen Style
B. Formal Style
D. Casual Style
E. Intimate Style

What’s New
Imagine that you're going to be introduced to a very important person who you
have never met. Maybe it is the Queen of England. When you meet her, would you
say: 'Hey, dude! What's up?' Probably not. You would say something
more formal such as 'It is an honor to meet you, Your Highness.' On the other hand,
you wouldn't call your best friend 'His Royal Highness.' Instead you would be fine
using the informal address, 'dude.'
In every situation you encounter, you use speech appropriate to the person to
whom you are speaking and his or her context. The language you use when talking
to your friends is not the same language you would use when meeting someone as
important as the Queen. This difference in language formality is called register.

What comes to your
mind if you hear the
word style?
Style is a particular
manner or way of
behaving, doing, creating
or performing a thing.
Communication styles are the broad ways in which people tend to

communicate with others. Understanding different communication styles
can radically improve the quality of your relationships. That’s because
your level of skill in navigating difficult conversations depends on your
ability to connect.
What is your idea
about speech style?
Speech Style is the form

of language that a
speaker uses and it is
characterized by the
degree of formality
A speech style, according to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and

German professor, it refers to the form of language that the speaker
utilized which is characterized by the level of formality.
Still according to Jooz, speech style is identified into five types:

frozen, formal, consultative, casual, and intimate.
This implies that the language used by speakers varies based on

given situations or settings and the person involved.

TYPES OF COMMUNICATIVE STYLES
Look and analyse the following dialogue excerpts:

A. A: Eduardo, do you accept Amor as your lawful wife?
B: Yes, I do.
B. A: Good morning, please take a seat, Your Holiness, Pope Francis.
B: Thank you, Mr. President.
C. A: Good morning, Doctor, may I ask you a question?
B: Certainly, how can I help you?
D. A: Hi Maricel, What’s up? How’s your life?
B: I’m great, Wilma.
E. A: Hello honey, how was your day?
B: Great. We got a lot done, Hon. And yours?
Analyzing dialogue excerpts
Let’s start with the first excerpt.
A. A: Eduardo, do you accept Amor as your lawful wife?

B: Yes, I do.
1. Who are the people talking in the dialogue?

2. What do you think is the situation?
3. What have you noticed with the speech used?

The vow of marriage has been the same in the past until the present. The
language has a pattern and it is what we call Frozen or fixed speech (cannot be
changed).
FROZEN STYLE
1. FROZEN STYLE
Used generally in very formal setting.
Most formal communicative style for respectful situation.
Does not require any feedback from the audience.
Usually uses long sentences with good grammar and vocabulary.
The use of language is fixed and relatively static
Examples:
national pledge, anthem, school creeds,
marriage ceremonies, speech for a state ceremony
Let’s proceed to the second excerpt.
B. A: Good morning, please take a seat, Your Holiness, Pope Francis.

B: Thank you, Mr. President.
1. Who are the speakers?

2. Are they high rank positions?
3. What can you say about the way they address each other?
4. What do you sense as to their relationship? Are they close or not?
5. When do you think this style is most appropriately used?

FORMAL STYLE
2. FORMAL STYLE
Used in speaking to medium to large groups.

May also be used in single hearers- strangers, older persons,
professional.
Speaker must frame whole sentences ahead before they are delivered.
Avoids using slang terminologies, language is comparatively rigid and
has a set, agreed upon vocabulary that is well documented; is often of a
standard variety.
Examples:
meetings, speeches, school lessons, court, a corporate meeting, at a
swearing in ceremony, in an interview or in a classroom

Let’s proceed to the third excerpt.
C. A: Good morning, Doctor, may I ask you a question?

B:Certainly, how can I help you?
1. Who are the speakers?

2. What do you think is the purpose of the patient?
CONSULTATIVE STYLE
3. CONSULTATIVE STYLE
Used in semi-formal communication.

It happens in two-way participation.
Most operational among other styles.
Speaker does not usually plan what he wants to say
Sentences end to be shorter and spontaneous
Examples:
regular conversation at schools, companies, group discussion,
teacher-student, doctor-patient, expert-apprentice

Let’s proceed to the fourth excerpt.
D. A: Hi Maricel, What’s up? How’s your life?

B: I’m great, Wilma.
1. Who are conversing in the dialogue? What do you sense as to their relationship?
2. How about the language approach? What style is employed?
3.
Since friends have casual relationship they should also use ordinary or casual
language.
CASUAL STYLE

4. CASUAL STYLE
Language used between friends.

Often very relaxed and focused on just getting the information
out,Slangs are quite often used in these instances.
This style is used in informal situations and language.
Relationship between speaker and hearer is closed.
Examples:
casual conversations with friends, family members, chats, phone
calls and messages
Let’s proceed to the last excerpt.
E. A: Hello honey, how was your day?

B: Great. We got a lot done, Hon. And yours?
1. Whose lines are in the dialogue? How do you know that they are so?
2. How do you describe the language used?
3. When do you think this style is most appropriately used?
INTIMATE STYLE
5. INTIMATE STYLE
Completely private language used within family of 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 to person
WHAT TO DO
ACTIVITY 1
 Read the following phone conversation. Identify if the communication style used
is intimate, casual, or consultative. Identify also the possible participants of the
conversation. Write your answers on the blanks.
1. A: Hey, Honey. Are you going home yet? The kids and I miss you already.
B: I will be home, tomorrow. I will leave as soon as the conference is over. I love
you!
Communication style: _______________________________________________
Participants: _______________________________________________________
2. A: Good morning! I am calling to inquire about the new product that you are
offering.
B: Thank you for your interest. Before we proceed, may I please have your name
so that I can address you properly?
Participants:_______________________________________________________
3. A: Hey, Brandon, what again is our assignment in English?

B: Oh, I forgot, too. Let’s call Janice and ask her.
Participants: _______________________________________________________

4. A: Hello. Is this Villanueva residence?
B: Wrong number. Sorry.
Participants: _______________________________________________________
5. A: Hello, Mama. I’m on my way home. Do you need anything?

B: Buy me some medicines. My head’s aching. Take care. Love you!
Participants:_______________________________________________________
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED
A. Summary
1. Frozen style
 Also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative style which is
often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies like Shakespearean plays,
weddings, funerals, and more. It uses the complex grammatical sentence structure
and vocabulary that are only known by experts in that field
2. Formal Style
 This type uses formal words and expressions and is mostly seen in writing rather
than speaking. It also disallows the use of ellipsis, contractions, and qualifying
modal adverbials.
3. Consultative Style
 The third level of language. It is basically unplanned speech since the speaker uses
the participation and feedback of the listener. The speaker will supply background
information, while again, the listener participates continuously
4. Casual Style
 Also known as informal style, it is usually used between, friends, or even insiders
who have things to share. In this type, there is a free and easy participation of both
speaker and listener.

5. Intimate Style
 The last type is used in talks between two very close individuals. It is described by
an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal communication. Like casual,
there is also a free and easy participation of both speaker and listener.
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED
ASSESSMENT
To find out whether you understood our lesson, let’s have an activity entitled, “
Identify Me”.
“IDENTIFY ME”
Directions: Identify the speech style appropriate to use in the social situation shown
in the given photos.
1. Between childhood best friends
2. Between a priest and parishioners. (Mass)

3. Between fiancés
4. Between an employer and an applicant
5. Between couple

6. Between Senator and President
7. Between a pediatrician and a baby’s mother
8. Between groom and bride exchanging vows in marriage ceremony

9. Between a student and a teacher
10. Between teammates
What’s More
Choose one from the topics below and write a letter to that person using the appropriate
communication style based on the discussion in this module. Use a separate sheet of paper
for this activity.
1. Your best friend

2. Your teacher
3. Your mother/father

Dear student,
Congratulations! You have done well. Thank you for

accomplishing this module. Share your thoughts or feelings about this
topic by sending me a private message! Let us work together to
improve this learning platform. See you next week!
Sincerely,
Ms. Renalyn Rose Mandique

Teacher
Where to Connect
https://oralcom.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/types-of-speech-styles/
https://philnews.ph/2019/08/21/what-are-the-five-types-of-speech-style-or-communicative-style/
https://soulsalt.com/communication-style/

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Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion

The School of the Archdiocese of Capiz

Self- Learning Kit in English 9

RENALYN ROSE E. MANDIQUE, LPT

1 ENGLISH 9_FIRST QUARTER_WEEK 1 | RENALYN ROSE E. MANDIQUE

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO KNOW

•distinguish types of speech style

• Identify social situations in which each speech style is

•discuss the value of tactfulness in communication

2 ENGLISH 9_FIRST QUARTER_WEEK 1 | RENALYN ROSE E. MANDIQUE

In these section, we will review the different types of communicative styles:

Languages have five (5) language registers—five

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4. Conversation over lunch among classmates

5. Conversation between husband and wife

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9. Roommates talking about their teachers

10. Inquiring at the school registrar for a possible scholarship

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Communication styles are the broad ways in which people tend to

Speech Style is the form

A speech style, according to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and

Still according to Jooz, speech style is identified into five types:

This implies that the language used by speakers varies based on

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Look and analyse the following dialogue excerpts:

B. A: Good morning, please take a seat, Your Holiness, Pope Francis.

B: Thank you, Mr. President.

C. A: Good morning, Doctor, may I ask you a question?

B: Certainly, how can I help you?

D. A: Hi Maricel, What’s up? How’s your life?

B: I’m great, Wilma.

E. A: Hello honey, how was your day?

B: Great. We got a lot done, Hon. And yours?

Analyzing dialogue excerpts

Let’s start with the first excerpt.

A. A: Eduardo, do you accept Amor as your lawful wife?

1. Who are the people talking in the dialogue?

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Let’s proceed to the second excerpt.

B. A: Good morning, please take a seat, Your Holiness, Pope Francis.

1. Who are the speakers?

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Used in speaking to medium to large groups.

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C. A: Good morning, Doctor, may I ask you a question?

1. Who are the speakers?

Used in semi-formal communication.

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D. A: Hi Maricel, What’s up? How’s your life?

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Language used between friends.

Let’s proceed to the last excerpt.

E. A: Hello honey, how was your day?

Completely private language used within family of very close friends

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3. A: Hey, Brandon, what again is our assignment in English?

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5. A: Hello, Mama. I’m on my way home. Do you need anything?

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED

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