Casual and Intimate Registers Quiz

What is the main characteristic of the casual register?

Conversational tone and use among friends

In what situations is the intimate register best avoided?

Public and professional situations

What are the two most well-known varieties of English in terms of prestige?

British English and American English

What is the primary difference between British English and American English according to the text?

Phonology and vocabulary Signup and view all the answers

What types of communication make use of the casual register?

Personal emails, phone texts, friendly letters, blogs Signup and view all the answers

When is the intimate register language best utilized?

Between lovers Signup and view all the answers

What is frozen or 'static' register?

Language that is 'frozen' in time and form, often learned by rote. Signup and view all the answers

Describe formal register.

An impersonal style using complete sentences and technical vocabulary, avoiding slang. Signup and view all the answers

When is the consultative register used?

When consulting an expert like a doctor, using precise language and titles like 'Doctor' or 'Mr.' Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of casual register.

Informal language used among friends or in relaxed settings. Signup and view all the answers

What defines the intimate register?

Highly personal language used with close friends or family. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 5 types of register used in spoken and written language according to Joos (1967)?

Formal, frozen or static, consultative, casual, and intimate. Signup and view all the answers

Define frozen or 'static' register.

It is a formal and fixed style of language that is used in specific situations or contexts where there is no room for variation or deviation. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of formal register.

Formal register is a style of language characterized by a serious tone, complex vocabulary, and a lack of contractions or slang. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the consultative register.

Consultative register is a form of language used in professional or formal settings where there is an exchange of information between unequals. Signup and view all the answers

What is casual register?

Casual register is a style of language used in informal situations where there is familiarity between speakers and a relaxed atmosphere. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the intimate register.

Intimate register is the most personal and private form of language used between very close individuals like family members or close friends. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between frozen and casual registers.

Frozen register is formal, fixed, and used in serious contexts with no room for variation, while casual register is informal, relaxed, and used in everyday situations with slang and contractions. Signup and view all the answers