Five Styles in Spoken Language
Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, Intimate
found in Biblical quotations or any text using literary language are delivered in specific situations (wedding, funerals, ceremonies)
Frozen
Static register
Frozen
Uses old language (archaic words)
Frozen
E.g. thy, thou, thee, art, etc.
Frozen
one-way, uninterrupted presentation
Formal
uses technical vocabulary
Formal
complex and divergent grammatical structure
Formal
careful and standard speech
Formal
E.g. use by plenary speakers in conferences
Formal
most operational
Consultative
two-way participation
Consultative
use in small group discussion
Consultative
Spontaneous
Consultative
use slangĀ and or jargon
Consultative
sentences tend to be shorter and usually delivered in average speed.
Consultative
often used in conversation with friends and family in social setting
Casual
sentences are shortened
Casual
presence of ellipsis and slangs are common
Casual
used by close members of a family or friends
Intimate