This document discusses different types of speech styles according to linguist Martin Joos. It identifies five main speech styles: intimate style used among close friends and family, casual style used among acquaintances, consultative style used to exchange information between strangers, formal style used to impart information directly and without interruption, and frozen style that is static, ritualistic and potentially archaic. Speech style refers to distinctive patterns of language, voice and nonverbal behaviors that vary based on the situation and people involved in communication.

1. Types of Speech
Style
PREPARED BY: MS. MARY JOY B. CABILING

2. Speech Style
 Refers to the distinctive way of
communication.
 It consists of particular pattern of linguistic,
vocal and nonverbal behaviors.
 Refers primarily to the manner one
communicates than the meaning of
communication.
 Humans vary their speech styles according to
the situation and the people involved in the
communication process.

3. TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES
ACCORDING TO MARTIN JOOS (1959)
 Intimate. Is a non-public Speech Style that uses private vocabulary
and includes nonverbal messages.
A style in which meaning is shared even without “correct
linguistic forms”.
This occurs among people who have known each other a
long time and have shared many experiences.
 Casual. Is a Speech Style used among friends and acquaintances
that do not require background information.
The use of slang is common and interruptions occur often.
Is used when there are no social barriers to consider.

4. TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES
ACCORDING TO MARTIN JOOS (1959)
 Consultative. Is the opposite of the intimate style because this style is
used precisely among people who do not share common experiences or
meaning.
Requires two-way participation and interruptions can occur
during the communication
 Formal. Is used only for imparting information.
The speech is well organized and correct in grammar and
Technical vocabulary and exact definitions are important in the
formal style, such as in presentations.
Straightforward and direct, with no circumlocution, this style
not allow interruptions.

5. TYPES OF SPEECH STYLES
ACCORDING TO MARTIN JOOS (1959)
 Frozen. Is q formal style whose quality is static, ritualistic, and may
even be archaic.
Requires two-way participation and interruptions can occur
during the communication