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Intimate speech style
is used in conversations between people who are very close. The language used is not public.
Casual speech style
also called informal speech, involves free and easy participation of both speaker and listener. The diction or vocabulary used is informal or colloquial.
Consultative speech style
is considered to be the most operational style among other styles. It is used in semi-formal situations in which speakers need to provide background information because the listener may not be able to understand without it.
Formal speech style
is used in strict or ceremonial settings. Communication in this style is largely one way with little or no feedback from the audience.
Frozen speech style
is the most highly formal style which uses the most complex grammatical structure and vocabulary known only to experts in a particular field. It utilizes customary and ritualized expressions.
Speech acts
are an utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect. We perform speech acts when we offer an apology, greetings, request, complaint, invitation, compliment, refusal, or any other similar function.
Test your knowledge of speech styles with this quiz! Learn about the different types of speech styles, such as intimate and casual, and understand how they are utilized in various contexts. Explore the characteristics and language forms associated with each style to enhance your communication skills.
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