Different Types of Speech

Style or Communicative Style

 Intimate Style
This type is used in talks between two very close individuals or

among close family members. It is described by an economy of

words, with the high chance of non-verbal communication.

There is free and easy participation of both speaker and listener.

The language used in this style may not be shared in public.

 Intimate Style
For very close relationships like couples, family, and best
friends. It is also used for self-addressed questions or self-
talk, etc. Intimate speech is used in conversation between
people who are very close and know each other quite well
because they have the maximum of shared background
information.
Intimate Style
For example
•Couple talking about their future plans
•family sharing ideas
•Very close friends sharing secrets
•etc.
 Casual Style
This is also known as informal style. It is usually
used between peers, friends, or even insiders who
have things to share. In this type, there
is a free and easy participation of both speaker and
listener.
 Casual Style
For example
•phone calls
•everyday conversation with friends
•Chats
•etc.
 Consultative Style
This is used in semi-formal
communication, sentences end to
be shorter and
spontaneous, the speaker does not
usually plan what he/she wants to
say, most
operational among others.
 Consultative Style
This style is the standard one.
Professional or mutually
acceptable language is a must
in this style.
 Consultative Style
For example
•regular classroom discussions
•doctor-patient
•etc.
 Formal Style
Formal speeches are straightforward speeches. In this

speech style, the

speaker avoids using slang terminologies, what the speaker

says is something that has been prepared beforehand, its

complex sentence and noun phrases are well-structured,

logically sequenced and strongly coherent.

 Formal Style
For example
•Announcements
•SONA
•welcome addresses
•etc.
 Frozen Style
It is the most formal communicative style that is
usually used during respectful events and
ceremonies. It is also used when one shows
hesitation, disinterest
or prejudice and does not require
any feedback from the audience.
 Frozen Style
The characteristic of pronunciation is
monotone. It is called “Frozen” because it
already has a pattern and cannot be changed.
In written language, frozen style can be found
in historical documents.
 Frozen Style
For example
•Pledges
•Anthems
•marriage ceremonies
•Laws
•etc.
Intimate
Casual
Formal
Consultative
Frozen