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Give the definition to the speech style and write about its types



Speech style is a variation of speech which is used when people communicate with the others. Each person has different style when they speak depending on their situation. Speech style is the important part in communication for different goals and different topics, even though they communicate with the same language.
According to Martin Joos (1976:156), speech style means the form of language that the speaker uses which characterized by the degree of formality. He identified the styles, which he called ‘clocks,’ in five classes such as frozen style, formal style, consultative style, casual style, and intimate style. These five clocks are levels of formality in language use, which are determined by the situational context and degree of familiarity or intimacy between the interlocutors. Each level determines what kind of language is appropriate to use in a specific context.
There are different types of speech styles, the following are frozen, intimate, formal, casual, and consultative speeches.


2. Write about frozen ,formal, casual intimate styles.


Frozen Speech Style
It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events and ceremonies. It also used when one shows hesitation, disinterest, or prejudice. Frozen speech is used generally in a very formal setting and does not require any feedback from the audience. It is the most formal communicative style for respectful situations.
The frozen style of speech is generally used in print media, rules, or declamation. The speech is carefully planned and verbalized as it mainly relies on the use of words. This style discourages feedback or questions for clarifications from the listeners which is why it is important that words are precise and carefully chosen.
EXAMPLE: Pledges, anthems, marriage ceremonies, laws, etc.