SPEAKING STYLE

SPEAKING STYLES

A skill that uses sounds, correct pronunciation, and style with the help of speech organs is called speaking. It is the delivery of language through the mouth. Speaking includes various voice features (tone, pitch, pronunciation, rate of speech, intonation, etc.) in different ways to create different speaking styles. 

Types of Speaking

Speaking can be done in different styles according to the purpose and audience. Every style has a specific feature that can be used according to the purpose.

1.      Informative Speaking style (Rich and facts-based Speaking style):

Informative speaking style means straightforward style and is formal and objective in nature. Simple language is used. It is suitable for facts and knowledgeable messages. Examples- announcements at public places.

2.     Humorous Speaking style (for Fun-based content)

A humorous Speaking style means an informal style with tricky words to create humour.  Speakers take the liberty to impress listeners. It is used for entertainment. Entertaining speakers make sure the audience has something to enjoy. Examples- standup comedy, informal parties.

3.     Storytelling Speaking style

Storytelling Speaking style means informal style with the use of dramatic dialogues and different voice features to create scenes of the story. It is used to entertain and to break the boredom in a lengthy presentation. The story may be factual or fictional. Examples -  telling bedtime stories by family members, Storytelling in the classroom, Storytelling in the middle of a presentation, and small stories by preachers.

4.    Frozen Speaking style

Frozen Speaking style is the most formal level of speaking style that has a tough formal tone, scientific vocabulary, and long, complex sentences. Examples- international meetings, conclaves, conferences, etc.

5.     Formal Speaking style

The formal style is also known as the deliberative style.  It follows some rules such as careful selection of words and formal sentence structure. A tough workplace is a very common place for such a style.  It is used in formal environments like in a business meeting, a lecture hall, a guest speech, etc. 

6.    Consultative Speaking style

The consultative style is semi-formal in nature. It is remarked with small and easy sentences. It is used to find problems and solve queries. This style is generally used during consultation with a doctor, at the help counter, etc.

7.     Informal/Causal Speaking style

Informal Speaking style doesn’t follow any code of conduct/rules. This speaking style is used in regular and relaxed conversations. People use this style while engaging in daily conversation at the workplace, at home, and in society with friends and family.

8.    Personal/Intimate Speaking style

It is considered the most informal speaking style. Its characteristics include the use of deletion such as shortened words or skipping syllables, jargon, extraction or using incomplete sentences or phrases, or slang. It takes place during intimate conversations. It is the most natural type of speaking. People use such a style when they are very emotional.

9.    Ceremonial Speaking style

The ceremonial Speaking style is a kind of formal speaking style blended with an occasion. This style is used in ceremonies, functions, festivals, and parties. This style is suitable for public speaking where the speaker needs to speak in front of a large audience. For example- toast, award ceremony, farewell, welcome gathering, etc.

10. Inquisitive Speaking style

Inquisitive Speaking style is remarked with a lot of questions, formal tone and intelligently drafted sentences. It can also be used informally. This is the style that is used to inquire or ask questions. This style addresses a lot of inquiries. It is used when students ask questions to teachers, interviewers ask questions to the candidate, an anchor interviews a celebrity, etc.

11. Negotiating Speaking style

Negotiating speaking style may be formal or informal, and it is full of arguments and suggestions. When two people communicate with each other in order to reach a common goal they use negotiating style. Such style is very common between a seller and a buyer, employer, employee, dealer and client, etc.

12. Instructive Speaking style

This style is used while giving instructions to someone. Instructive speaking style follows one-way communication with many imperative sentences and a formal tone. The receiver plays a passive role. It is used by trainers, coaches, air hostesses, mentors, etc.

13.  Appreciative/Complementing Speaking style

Appreciative Speaking style is related to positivity. It has lots of positive, and good words with a polite or exciting tone. This style is used to appreciate or compliment someone or something. This style is utilized to give positive feedback. For example, Teacher appreciates students, seniors appreciate juniors, etc.

14. Complaining Speaking style

Complaining Speaking style is that style which uses negative words with either a loud voice or an aggressive tone. This style is used to make complaints. Negative feedback is given in this style.

15.  Persuasive Speaking style

Persuasive Speaking style has the confidence to achieve goals. It has a lot of arguments, suggestions, tempting strategies, etc. This Speaking style is used when the main purpose of the speaker is to persuade someone to do something. This style has great value in personal and professional life. It is extensively used in sales pitches, presentations, promotions of products, etc.

16. Motivational Speaking style

This style is generally used to motivate or inspire listeners to take action. The motivational speaking style takes high pitch and a lot of energy. Larger-than-life scenes are created to motivate listeners. There are lots of fluctuations in voice to get the complete attention of the listener. It is used by many speakers to reduce the stress of the audience and to make them ready to achieve their dreams.