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Speech Styles
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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 Joos, speech style is

identified into five types: frozen,
formal, consultative, casual, and
intimate.
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Frozen Style
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• 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
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Formal Style
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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.
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Consultative Style Insert image

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
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Casual Style
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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.

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Intimate Style
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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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