The document outlines five communicative styles: casual, intimate, consultative, frozen, and formal, each defined by context and relationship between communicators. It also highlights the purpose of argumentative writing, which is to persuade the reader towards a specific point of view. Examples illustrate the different styles, from informal chats to formal speeches and legal documents.

1. NOTES

2. COMMUNICATIVE STYLES
1. Casual- This is informal language used by peers and friends.
Examples: buddies, teammates, chats and emails, and blogs, and
letters to friends
2. Intimate- This communication is private. It is reserved for close
family members or intimate people.
Examples: husband & wife, boyfriend & girlfriend, siblings, parent &
children.
3.Consultative- This is a standard form of communications. It
is used in some group discussions and in regular
conversations at school, companies, and professionals to
their clients.
Examples: doctor- patient; lawyer- client; teacher- students

3. 4. Frozen. This style of communication RARELY or NEVER
changes. It is “frozen” in time and content.
Examples: the Pledge of Allegiance, the Lord’s Prayer, the
Constitution, the Alma Mater, a bibliographic reference,
laws.
5. Formal. This language is used in formal setting and is one-
way in nature. This use of language usually follows a
commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and
formal. A common format for this register are speeches.
Examples: sermons, speeches, pronouncements made by
judges, announcements

4. ARGUMENTATION
The aim of writing argumentative essays is
to convince or persuade the reader.
One attempts to change the reader’s mind
and convince the reader to agree with the
point of view or claim of the writer.