Communicative Styles

1. COMMUNICATIVE
STYLES

2. WHAT ARE THE
TWO CLAUSES?
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
DEPENDENT CLAUSE

3. WHAT ARE THE THREE TYPES
OF CONDITIONAL?
ZERO CONDITIONAL
FIRST CONDITIONAL
SECOND
CONDITIONAL
PRESENT TENSE
PRESENT/FUTURE
(POSSIBLE)
PRESENT/FUTURE
(IMPOSSIBLE)

4. WHAT IS
COMMUNICATIVE
STYLE?
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Means the form of language that the
speaker uses which is characterized by the
degree of formality. A speaker uses
different speech styles according to the
given situations, place, or persons
involved. There are five different speech
styles.

5. FROZEN
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It is the most formal
communicative style that is
usually used during respectful
events and ceremonies. It is
“frozen” or fixed in time and
content.
Examples:
Pledges, anthems,
marriage ceremonies,
laws, etc.

7. FORMAL
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This type 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.
Examples:
Announcement,
President’s SONA,
welcome addresses

9. CONSULTATIVE
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This is an unplanned
speech with the
speaker using the
participation and
feedback of the listener
Examples:
teacher-student,
doctor-patient,
salesperson-customer

11. CASUAL
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An informal style which
is usually used
between, friends, or
even insiders who have
things to share.
Examples:
phone calls, everyday
conversation with
friends, chats

13. INTIMATE
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It is used in talks
between two very close
individuals.
Examples:
Couple talking about
their future plans,
family sharing ideas,
very close friends
sharing secrets, etc.

15. 15
Identify the speech style used in each situation as frozen, formal, consultative,
casual and intimate. Write your answers on your notebook.
1. group discussion of multiracial students
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag
3. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
4. asking advice from your school guidance counselor
5. Principal’s speech at the annual function of a school for the indigenous people
6. an Imam (Muslim priest) leading the prayer called Surah Fatiha
7. telling your best friend about your deepest problems
8. a tourist asking a local tour guide for directions
9. the guidance counselor speaking about bullying during the first Parent-Teacher
Association Assembly
10. introducing your American friend to your three other friends

16. SCAFFOLD 1
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• Group yourselves into 5
• Make a video presentation at least 1-2 mins.
• Make a scenario with a dialogue according to the
communicative style that your group have chosen.
• Everyone must have a cooperation.

17. THANK YOU