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    Used Generally in A Very Formal Setting

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    The document describes 5 levels of speech style from most formal to most informal: 1. Formal style is used for respectful situations like ceremonies and requires proper grammar. 2. Consultative style is used for speeches and meetings and requires well-formed sentences. 3. Casual style is used for conversations between acquaintances and uses shorter sentences. 4. Intimate style is used between close friends and family and focuses on communication over grammar. 5. Secretive style uses personal codes and expressions just within close relationships.

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    Used Generally in A Very Formal Setting

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    The document describes 5 levels of speech style from most formal to most informal: 1. Formal style is used for respectful situations like ceremonies and requires proper grammar. 2. Consultative style is used for speeches and meetings and requires well-formed sentences. 3. Casual style is used for conversations between acquaintances and uses shorter sentences. 4. Intimate style is used between close friends and family and focuses on communication over grammar. 5. Secretive style uses personal codes and expressions just within close relationships.

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    The document describes 5 levels of speech style from most formal to most informal: 1. Formal style is used for respectful situations like ceremonies and requires proper grammar. 2. Consultative style is used for speeches and meetings and requires well-formed sentences. 3. Casual style is used for conversations between acquaintances and uses shorter sentences. 4. Intimate style is used between close friends and family and focuses on communication over grammar. 5. Secretive style uses personal codes and expressions just within close relationships.

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    Used Generally in A Very Formal Setting

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    Squirmy Cape9097
    The document describes 5 levels of speech style from most formal to most informal: 1. Formal style is used for respectful situations like ceremonies and requires proper grammar. 2. Consultative style is used for speeches and meetings and requires well-formed sentences. 3. Casual style is used for conversations between acquaintances and uses shorter sentences. 4. Intimate style is used between close friends and family and focuses on communication over grammar. 5. Secretive style uses personal codes and expressions just within close relationships.

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    -used generally in a very formal setting.

    -most formal communicative style for respectful


    situations
    -Usually uses long sentences with correct
    grammar and vocabulary
    Example:
    National pledge, marriage ceremonies, Preamble
    and Anthem
    - Used in speaking medium to large groups
    - Requires careful attention to producing well-
    formed sentences and coherent, very logically
    organized speech.
    - Slang terminologies are avoided
    Example:
    Meetings, speeches, and interview

    - Used in semi-formal communication


    - Happens in two-way participation
    - Speaker does not usually plan what he wants
    to say
    - Sentences tend to be shorter or spontaneous
    Example:
    Teacher-student, doctor-patient and expert-
    apprentice
    - Language is used between friends
    - Often very relaxed and focused on just getting
    the information out
    - This style is used in informal situations and
    used informal language.
    Example:
    Casual conversation with friends, phone calls
    and gay lingo.
    - Completely private language is used within
    family.
    - Uses personal language codes
    - Grammar is unnecessary
    - Certain terms of endearment, slangs or
    expressions.
    - Example:
    Couple, family and bestfriends
    Speech style is the form of language that a speaker uses and it is characterized by the degree of formality.

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