Speech Style

Which of the following situations need a consultative speech style?

• talking to a counselor or psychiatrist

• giving last minute instructions to players

• delivering campaign speeches

• delivering a speech at the UN Summit

Which of the following situations call for a casual speech style?

• delivering an oratorical speech

• leading a prayer before meal

• talking to a friend while playing sports

• leading a prayer before meal

This style is "frozen" in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in ceremonies.

• intimate

• consultative

• formal

• frozen

This style is private and occurs between or among close family members or individuals.

• casual

• consultative

• intimate

• formal

Which of the following situations require a formal speech style?

• talking to a superior

• reading a court order

• talking to a stranger

• talking and laughing about memorable experiences

The language used in intimate style may be shared in public.

• true

• false

The following situations use formal speech style, except:

• inquiring at a hotel

• delivering an oratorical speech

• delivering a campaign speech

• delivering news reports

It is a style used in formal settings. Unlike the consultative style, this is one-way.

• consultative

• intimate

• frozen

• formal

This is the standard style which uses professional or mutually acceptable language.

• casual

• frozen

• consultative

• formal

Jargon, slang, or the vernacular language are NOT acceptable in the casual style.

• true

• false