There are five styles of speech according to Joos (1968). These are intimate style used privately between close individuals, casual style used among peers featuring slang, consultative style featuring professional language between groups like teachers and students, formal style used in one-way formal settings like speeches, and frozen style that remains unchanged in ceremonies and documents. Each style dictates the appropriate language and vocabulary used.

1. TYPESOF
SPEECH
STYLE

2. The context dictates and affects
the way people communicate,
which results in various speech
styles. According to Joos (1968),
there are five speech styles.
These are (1) intimate, (2) casual,
(3) consultative. (4) formal, and
(5) frozen. Each style dictates
what appropriate language or
vocabulary should be used or
observed,

3. Intimate
This style is private, which
occurs between or
among close family
members or individuals.
The language used in this
style may not be shared
in public.

4. Casual
This style is common
among peers and friends.
Jargon, slang, or the
vernacular language are
used.

5. Consultative
This style is the standard one.
Professional or mutually acceptable
language is a must in this style.
Examples of situations are
communication between teachers
and students, employers and
employees, doctor and patient,
judge and lawyer, or President and
his/her constituents

6. Formal
This style is used in formal
settings. Unlike the
consultative style, this is one-
way. Examples are sermons by
priests and ministers, State of
the Nation Address of the
President. formal speeches, or
pronouncements by judges.

7. Frozen
This style is "frozen" in time and
remains unchanged. It mostly
occurs in ceremonies. Common
examples are the Preamble to the
Constitution, Lord's Prayer, and
Allegiance to country or flag.