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-is a form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality.

SPEECH STYLE

❑According to ________ , Speech Style is a form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality.

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❑It is also a unique way in which sender deliver information to his or her receiver.

SPEECH STYLE

❑It used in conversation between people who are very close and know each other quite well because they have the maximum of shared background information.

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❑Close relationships include couples, family, and best friends.

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❑This speech style makes use of words at a minimum, as the communicators understand each other

even with just a single non- verbal gesturer behavior

such as a rising tone of voice, grunt, or raised eyebrow.

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❑ A child who often forgets to close the door may be told by his or her sibling to do so just by saying, “Door.”

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❑ Couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc

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❑This is an informal communication between groups and peers.

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❑It is used in conversation between friends and insiders who have something to share and have shared background information but don’t have close relations.

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❑It is characterized by slang meanings or expressions that are easily understood by the communicators without being given too much information.

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Phone calls, everyday conversation with friends, chats, inside jokes of friends, etc.

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When one says, “Hey, I saw your best friend a while ago” in a teasing manner and the listener replies sarcastically. It is most likely that the speaker is referring to other person’s enemy.

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Jargon, slang, and vernacular language are used.

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Language used in this style may not be shared in public.

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❑ This is used in semi-formal communication, where sentences end to be shorter and spontaneous.

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❑ This speech style involves cooperation but does not necessarily require involvement, meaning listeners are involved in meaning-making by being allowed to give feedback.

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❑ If the information presented by the speaker is insufficient or unclear, the listener may ask for elaborations or clarifications.

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On the other hand, if there is too much information, the listener may say, “I know” or “I understand” to imply that the speaker need not elaborate.

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Conversations between teachers and students, doctors and patients, etc.

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Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.

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❑ In this style, the speaker avoids using slang terminologies; thus, what the speaker says is something that has been prepared beforehand, which observes complex sentence and noun phrases that are well structured, logically sequenced, and strongly coherent.

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❑ It is a one-way straightforward speech, in which the speaker simply transmits information to the listener.

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❑ It often does not encourage listeners’ participation or interaction among communicators.

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❑ Public speaking commonly makes use of ______, informative speech.

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❑ If you are borrowing money from someone you are not close with, instead of saying, “Can I borrow a money?” you may say, “Money is tight these days. Could you perhaps lend me some money?”

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❑ Instead of saying, “I don’t understand the lesson,” one may say, “It is difficult to understand the lesson.”

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❑ It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events and ceremonies.

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❑ It is used generally in a very formal setting and does not require any feedback from the audience.

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❑ Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc.

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These are techniques on how to deal with difficulties encountered when communicating. difficulties encountered when communicating.

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❑ It is applied to open a topic.

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"Now, it’s your turn to ask questions."

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❑ The topic is introduced in a clear and truthful manner, stating only what is relevant to keep the interaction focused.

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❑ It refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.

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❑ This restricts the response of the other person involved in the communication situation, as the listener is forced to respond only within a set of categories made by the speaker.

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❑ It pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational floor.

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❑Its primary idea is to give all communicators a chance to speak or take turn.

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❑Know when the speaker has finished or the topic under discussion has been exhausted.

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"Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the topic."

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"You were asked to deliver a speech in a specific language."

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Students asked by their teacher to brainstorm on peer pressure.

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Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.

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"One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle."

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❑ When a topic is initiated, it should be collectively developed by avoiding unnecessary interruptions and topic shifts – question and answer formula.

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❑This allows the listeners to take turns, contribute ideas, and continue the discussion.

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❑It involves moving from one topic to another.

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❑This happens when one part of the conversation ends and where another begins.

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By the way, there’s a new shop opening at the mall.

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In addition to what you said about the beautiful girl is that she is also smart.

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Excuse me, but there are five functions of communication not four.

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❑It refers to how speaker address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.

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❑It is overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

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I'm sorry, the word should be pronounced as pretty not ‘priti.’

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❑It refers to how speaker address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.

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❑It is overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

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"It was nice meeting you. Bye!"

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❑It refers to the conversation of participants’ close

initiating expressions that end a topic in a conversation.

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❑It uses verbal and non -verbal signals to end the interaction.

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“Do you have anything to say?”

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“Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I

want to personally offer apologies for what I did

yesterday.”

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“Excuse me? I think we

should speak one at a time,

so we can clearly

understand

what we want to say about

the issue.”

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“Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I

say something.”

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“Have you heard the news

about the latest achievement of our

government?”

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“Best regards to your parents! See you around!”

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“Hey, how are you? I missed

you!”

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“Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?”

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❑Sometimes, quick and short. Sometimes, prolonged by clarification or further question.

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