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- 2. 5 Language Registers: •describes the various styles of language available for writing or speaking • Language is classified into 5 categories called language registers. (Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, Intimate) • We determine which register to use based on: who is in our audience, what our topic is, and the purpose of our communication. • It is important to use the appropriate language register so we do not offend others.
- 3. Universal Rule Aperson can go from one register to the next register without any conflicts
- 4. Frozen Pledge of Allegiance,Lord’s Prayer, Preamble to Constitution Language that remains fixed/unchanged It is “frozen” in time
- 5. Examples of FrozenRegister Pledge of Allegiance Words to a song Poetry Prayer laws
- 6. Formal Interviews, academic languagein classroom (lectures, instruction – mini lessons), public speaking
- 7. Examples of FormalRegister Presentations Academic Paper Essays in school Used at work, school, and business Interviews TAKS
- 8. Consultative Talking to aboss/supervisor/teacher, lawyer, doctor, counselor Asking for assistance Used to ask and answer questions
- 9. Consultative Register Twoway communication used in conversation No past experience with that person
- 10. Casual Talking with friendsand peers Slang is used http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5 7dzaMaouXA&safe=active
- 11. Examples of CasualRegister Slang Talking with friends Personal letter to a friend
- 12. Intimate Private Communication Reserved forclose family members or intimate people Communication between a pair Husband &wife, parent & child
- 13. Examples of IntimateRegister Finish each other’s sentences Very close relationship