Types of Speech Style Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Which speech style is characterized by private communication among close family members?

  • Intimate (correct)
  • Consultative
  • Frozen
  • Formal

What type of speech style primarily utilizes jargon and is common among peers?

  • Formal
  • Consultative
  • Casual (correct)
  • Frozen

In which speech style is the language used typically professional and mutually acceptable?

  • Intimate
  • Frozen
  • Consultative (correct)
  • Casual

Which speech style often includes one-way communication, such as formal speeches made by officials?

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What does the frozen speech style refer to?

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Flashcards

Intimate Speech Style

Used in highly personal settings, like close family or friends. Involves comfortable, private language, often with personal references.

Casual Speech Style

Relaxed communication style used among peers, friends, or in informal settings. Includes slang, jargon, and informal language.

Consultative Speech Style

A more formal style used in professional settings where there's a clear speaker and listener. Focuses on clear communication and mutual understanding.

Formal Speech Style

Highly structured speech used in serious settings like speeches, sermons, or court proceedings. Formal vocabulary and grammatical correctness are essential.

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Frozen Speech Style

Unchanging, traditional speech style used in rituals, ceremonies, or historical documents. Rarely, if ever, altered.

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Study Notes

Types of Speech Style

  • Speech style varies, adapting to the context and audience.
  • Different styles include intimate, casual, consultative, formal, and frozen.

Intimate Style

  • Private style used in close relationships.
  • Occurs between family members or close individuals.
  • Language is often informal and personal.
  • Examples: a daughter talking to her parents about problems, a best friend having a one-on-one conversation with her friend.

Casual Style

  • Common among peers and friends.
  • Uses informal language, including slang, jargon, and vernacular.
  • Examples include friends chatting, talking to a classmate.

Consultative Style

  • Professional or mutually acceptable language.
  • Used in professional settings.
  • Examples: conversations between teachers and students, employers and employees, doctor and patient, judge and lawyer.

Formal Style

  • Used in formal settings such as sermons, official reports, or speeches.
  • One-way communication process, often formal pronouncements, speeches, or ceremonies.
  • Examples include sermons by priests and ministers, SONA of the President, formal speeches, pronouncements of judges.

Frozen Style

  • "Frozen" style, meaning it remains unchanged over time.
  • Mostly used in ceremonies and official documents.
  • Examples: Preamble to the Constitution, Lord's Prayer, Allegiance to the flag.

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