TYPES

OF SPEECH STYLE
5 Speech Styles
Joos (1968)
 INTIMATE
o This style is private,
which occurs between or
among close family
members or individuals.
o The language used in
this style may
not be shared in public.
 INTIMATE
*Father talking to members of the family to
think of a solution to a family problem
* A husband and wife giving pieces of advice
to their children
 CASUAL
o This style is common
among peers and friends.
o Jargon, slang, or the
vernacular language are used.
 CASUAL

*Reminiscing elementary days

* Talking while improving the
garden
* Communicating while having a
snacks at the
canteen
 CONSULTATIVE
o This style is the
standard one.
Professional or mutually
acceptable language is a
must in this style.
 CONSULTATIVE
*Communication between
teachers and students, employers and
employees, doctor and patient,
judge and lawyer, or President and
his/her constituents
 FORMAL
oThis style is used in formal
settings. This is one-way.
 FORMAL
* Sermons by priests and ministers,
State of the Nation Address of the President,
formal speeches, or pronouncements by
judges.
 FROZEN
o This style is “frozen” in time
and
remains unchanged. It most
occurs in ceremonies.
 FROZEN
* Preamble to the Constitution, Lord’s
Prayer, Allegiance to country or flag
 EXERCISE

Identify the type of speech

style appropriate for the
following situations.
 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. communicating while playing
sports
7. leading a prayer before meal
8. reading school policies
9. reciting Panatang Makabayan
10. inquiring at a hotel