Communicative Styles

• What is the title of Lesson 3 in the study material?

  Employing appropriate Communicative Styles in various situations
• What are the objectives of the lesson on Communicative Styles?

  • Identify various communicative styles
  • Appreciate the importance of a suitable approach in communication for every situation, person, or place
  • Use appropriate communicative style for various situations
• Who defined the term "speech style" in the study material?

  Martin Joos
• How is speech style characterized according to Martin Joos?

  It is characterized by a degree of formality or informality.
• What are the five communicative styles mentioned in the study material?

  1. Casual
  2. Consultative
  3. Intimate
  4. Frozen
  5. Formal
• What does the term "casual" mean in the context of communicative styles?

  It means relaxed and unconcerned.
• In what context is the casual communicative style typically used?

  It is used in communicating with friends and peers.
• What are some characteristics of the casual communicative style?

  It allows free and easy participation, and uses slang, colloquialism, vulgarities, and word contractions.
• What does the slang term "shook" mean in casual communication?


  It means shocked or incredibly surprised.
• What does the slang term "lit" mean in casual communication?

  It means something is very good, enjoyable, and exciting.
• What does the phrase "spill the tea" mean in casual communication?

  It means to gossip or share information about what happened.
• What does the term "ghosting" refer to in casual communication?

  It refers to cutting off communication with someone you’re not interested in.
• What defines the formal communicative style?

  • Intended to share information in a formal way
  • Does not use slang, but well-defined and standard language
  • Examples include sermons, speeches, job interviews, and meetings
• In which situations is the consultative communicative style often used?

  In professional discourse such as court sessions, doctor-patient interactions, and teacher-student discussions.
• What is a characteristic of the consultative communicative style?

  It involves two-way communication and shorter sentences.
• What is the intimate communicative style reserved for?

  It is reserved for close family members, married couples, or intimate friends.
• What is NOT a characteristic of the intimate communicative style?

  Participants use titles to address the person spoken to.
• What defines the frozen communicative style?

  • Used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies
  • Usually uses long sentences with good grammar and vocabulary
  • Does not require feedback from the audience
  • Examples include The Lord’s Prayer, National Anthem, and Shakespeare’s Play
• In what context is the frozen communicative style typically used?

  It is used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies.
• What is the objective of the group work task in the performance task section?

  Create a Tri-Fold about Communicative Styles.
• What is the grade level for the group work task?

  9th grade
• How long is the duration of the group work task?

  50 minutes
• What is the purpose of the exercise involving a video clip in the lesson?

  • Identify the type of communicative style shown in the conversation
• What is the closing statement of the lesson?

  Thank you, and may God bless us all!