- Publilius Syrus How do you start a conversation to someone you have just first met? SPEECH STYLES You are expected to:
Distinguish the specific features of each speech style.
Give the importance of knowing the appropriate
speech style to use.
Differentiate one speech style from the other.
Performs communicative activity employing
strategies in a specific speech style. Intimate Casual Consultative Formal Frozen Intimate ■ It takes place between persons of close alliances/ relationships ■ The language used may be both formal and informal depending on the situation and the matter being talked about ■ Terms of endearment and terms that show respect are often used ■ It is in this speech style when private or sensitive matters are usually talked about Intimate Intimate Husband: Hon, I’m home. Wife: Oh! You’re here ( hugs her husband) How’s work? Husband: Well, my boss is giving me a hard time. (sighs) Wife: (Massages his back) Don’t think about it too much, Hon. I know you can get through it. Why don’t you just sit there and I’ll give you a cup of coffee. Husband: Thanks, hon. (Kisses her on the cheek) Casual ■ Is the style of speech you use when talking to your classmates, peers and other people who are not as close to you or are not in your innermost circle of family
■ The language used is often informal and conversational
■ This allows for a more diverse range of topics
■ Terms of endearment are rarely used
Casual Casual Friend 1: Hey!, Any plans on the weekend? Friend 2: I don’t know. Do you want to get together or something? Friend 1: How about a movie ? I heard that Kathyrn Bernando’s movie will be showing. Friend 3: Nah! Why don’t we just go to the salon and have mannies and peddies? Friend 2: Oh! That’ll be great! Consultative ■ Is when you seek advice from a person who has expertise on a subject or field
■ This speech style requires more formality in terms of
language, manner of speaking, and gestures
■ This is used when you talking to professionals you think can
help with your need for information Consultative The use of a specific speech style depends on the level of closeness of the parties involved, on the topic being discussed, and on the purpose of the communicators. Formal ■ These are type of speeches that are prepared in advance.
■ It follows strict rules in word choice and content
Formal Frozen ■ Follows much stricter rules in wording, content, and format
■ They may not be changed as they are permanently
inscribed in a document Frozen Formal vs Frozen This was our situation in the past. We, the sovereign Filipino people, To dream was an absurdity. We imploring the aid of Almighty God, in had a senseless bureaucracy; order to build a just and humane society, and establish a government that padded contracts had become the shall embody our ideals and aspirations, norm; and corruption was promote the common good, conserve endemic to the system. We were and develop our patrimony, and secure known as the “Sick Man of Asia”. to ourselves and our posterity, the The economy was weak; industry blessings of independence and was sparse. We failed to gain the democracy under the rule of law and a confidence of the investors. The regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and result: few jobs were created. promulgate this Constitution. If the preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is recited in a style similar to a rap, how will you feel about it? How will it affect your interpretation and reception of the Constitution? Will it still be regarded with respect and seriousness? The intimate speech style is used when talking to a loved one. Casual speech style makes se of formal language. In public speaking, formal speech style is being used. In a casual conversation, the use of colloquial terms are observed. When talking to a family member or a friend, the use of carefully chosen words is to be observed. Let’s go get something to eat. You sure do not wanna join tonight’s event? It is essential to learn the different speech styles. I second the motion. Ma’am, I would like to ask suggestions on what I’ll do to handle this problem? The table is now open for the nomination for President. Dude, How are ya? Hon, where are we going for tonight? Mom, may I go out with my friends? I am honored to be your speaker for today’s graduation ceremony. Yes, your honor.