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REGISTERS IN

SPOKEN AND
WRITTEN LANGUAGE
REGISTERS
Language variety based on specialty of language
use.
Physical setting of an event may call for the use of
variety of Language even when the same general
purpose is served.
TYPES OF SPEECH STYLE
( REGISTERS)
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.
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.
Casual – This style is common among peers
and friends. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular
language are used.
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.
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.
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.
SPOKEN REGISTERS
Involves verbal speech.
Speech can be either a dialogue(conversing
privately or public speaking) or monologue
(unscripted and scripted).
Most spoken registers are regarded as interpersonal
–interactive.
There are importance differences among spoken
registers in their specific circumstances and
communicative purposes.
Spoken Registers –conversation, office meeting,
service encounters
WRITTEN REGISTERS
Text registers illustrate information production,
display clear reference and contain abstract
information written in official documents,
professional letters, press reviews, and academic
paper.
VARIETIES OF WRITTEN
REGISTERS
1. News report- simply narrates events and emphasize on
simply reporting.
2. News editorials- clearly state opinions, evaluating what
happened and recommending what should happen.
3. Research articles- to contribute new knowledge and
convince other experts that this scientific knowledge has
merits.
4. Textbook- inform students of knowledge that is already
established.
Direction: Identify the speech style use in the following
communication situation.
1. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
2. giving last-minute instructions to players
3. delivering campaign speeches
4. delivering a speech at the UN Summit
5. delivering news reports
6. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
7. communicating while playing sports
8. having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
9. delivering an oratorical speech
10. leading a prayer before meal

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