Communicative Styles

_________________ according to Martin Joos (1976), a linguist and German professor, refers to the form of language that the speaker used which is characterized by the level of formality.

• Form of Communication

• Communicative Style

• Communication Process

• Model of Communication

Also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative style which is often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies like Shakespearean plays, weddings, funerals, and more.

• Formal Style

• Consultative Style

• Frozen Style

• Intimate Style

This speech style uses formal words and expressions and is mostly seen in writing rather than speaking. It also disallows the use of ellipsis, contractions, and qualifying modal adverbials.

• Casual Style

• Intimate Style

• Consultative Style

• Formal Style

It is basically unplanned speech since the speaker uses the participation and feedback of the listener. The speaker will supply background information, while again, the listener participates continuously.

• Intimate Style

• Casual Style

• Consultative Style

• Frozen Style

Also known as informal style, it is usually used between friends, or even insiders who have things to share. In this type, there is a free and easy participation of both speaker and listener.

• Casual Style

• Formal Style

• Intimate Style

• Frozen Style

This speech style is used in talks between two very close individuals. It is described by an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal communication. Like casual, there is also a free and easy participation of both speaker and listener.

• Casual Style

• Frozen Style

• Consultative Style

• Intimate Style

What communicative style is used in this dialog?

• Casual Style

• Consultative Style

• Intimate Style

• Frozen Style

Identify which communicative style is used.

Communication between doctor and patient, lawyer and client, lawyer and judge, teacher and student, counselor and client and superior and subordinate.

• Formal Style

• Intimate Style

• Casual Style

• Consultative Style

What communicative style is appropriate between buddies and for chats, e-mails, blogs and letters to friends?

• Formal Style

• Casual Style

• Intimate Style

• Frozen Style

What communicative style is used by husband and wife, boyfriend and girlfriend, siblings and parent and children?

• Formal Style

• Frozen Style

• Casual Style

• Intimate Style