Remedial Teaching in English 9

COMMUNICATIVE STYLES
1. Frozen Style
This has the characteristics of poetry
and liturgy. This style is intended to
be remembered and used in every
formal setting such as in a
place, church ritual, speech for state
ceremony, and some other occasions.
This style involves large group of
people, but they are not
permitted to give questions to the
speaker. Also known as fixed speech,
the contents of the frozen style of
speech do not change or
rarely change in time.
Examples: Pledges, anthems, marriage
ceremonies, laws, etc
What Are The Five Types Of Speech Style Or Communicative Style?
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE – In this topic, we will now discuss about the five different types of speech
style or communicative style.
But first, let us know what is the meaning of a speech style or a communicative style
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.

Five Types

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
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.
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
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.
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

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