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How does context affect the

way people communicate?
Types of Speech Style
(Joos, 1968)
1. Intimate
▪This style is private, which
occurs between or among
close family members or
individuals. The language
used in this style may not be
shared in public.
2. Casual
▪This style is common
among peers and
friends. Jargon, slang,
or the vernacular
language are used.
3. Consultative
▪This style is the
standard one.
▪Professional or mutually
acceptable language is a
must in this style.
▪Examples of situations are communication
between teachers and students, employers and
employees, doctor and patient, judge and lawyer,
or President and his/her constituents.
4. Formal
▪This style is used in
formal settings. Unlike
the consultative style,
this is one-way.
▪Examples are sermons by priests and ministers,
State of the Nation Address of the President,
formal speeches, or pronouncements by judges
5. Frozen
▪This style is “frozen” in
time and remains
unchanged. It mostly
occurs in ceremonies.
▪Common examples are the Preamble to the
Constitution, Lord’s Prayer, and Allegiance to
country or flag.
Oral Review
▪Identify the speech style appropriate for each
situation.
1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
2. giving last-minute instructions to players
3. delivering campaign speeches
4. delivering a speech at the UN Summit
5. delivering news reports
6. talking and laughing about memorable
experiences
7. communicating while playing sports
8. having a one-on-one conversation with a loved
one
9. delivering an oratorical speech
10. leading a prayer before meal
11. reading school policies
12. talking to a superior
13. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag
14. talking to a stranger
15. inquiring at a hotel
Performance Task
▪Choose two (2) speech styles that your group will
be presenting.
▪Assign a representative to explain your
presentation.
▪Presentation: 2 minutes | Explanation: 1 minute
 CRITERIA 3 2 1

The presentation is well- The presentation is The presentation is poorly

rehearsed and the somewhat rehearsed and rehearsed and the
Presentation dialogue & movements the dialogue & dialogue & movements do
Multiplier: x 2
depict both speech styles movements depict only not depict both speech
well. one speech style well. styles well.

The representative The representative The representative

provided a detailed provided an explanation provided an insufficient
Explanation explanation of the of the presentation and explanation of the
Multiplier: x 2
presentation and the the speech styles presentation and the
speech styles depicted. depicted. speech styles depicted.

Two (2) or more group

All group members One (1) group member
members were visibly
cooperated and behaved was visibly uncooperative
Group Dynamics well during the and disruptive during the
uncooperative and
Multiplier: x 1 disruptive during the
preparation and preparation and/or
preparation and/or
presentation phases. presentation phases.
presentation phases.
Assignment
▪Read about responding appropriately and
effectively to a speech act.