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Language Registers
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5 Language Registers:
• describes the various styles of language available for writing or speaking
• Language is classified into 5 categories called language registers. (Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, Intimate)
• We determine which register to use based on: who is in our audience, what our topic is, and the purpose of our communication.
• It is important to use the appropriate language register so we do not offend others.
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Universal Rule
A person can go from one register to the next register without any conflicts
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FrozenPledge of Allegiance, Lord’s
Prayer, Preamble to ConstitutionLanguage that remains fixed/unchanged
It is “frozen” in time
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Examples of Frozen Register
Pledge of Allegiance Words to a song Poetry Prayer laws
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FormalInterviews, academic language
in classroom (lectures, instruction – mini lessons), public speaking
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Examples of Formal Register
Presentations Academic Paper Essays in school Used at work, school,
and business Interviews TAKS
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ConsultativeTalking to a
boss/supervisor/teacher, lawyer, doctor, counselorAsking for assistanceUsed to ask and answer questions
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Consultative Register
Two way communication used in conversation
No past experience with that person
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Casual
Talking with friends and peersSlang is usedhttp://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=57dzaMaouXA&safe=active
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Examples of Casual Register
Slang
Talking with friends
Personal letter to a friend
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IntimatePrivate CommunicationReserved for close family members
or intimate peopleCommunication between a pairHusband &wife, parent & child
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Examples of Intimate Register
Finish each other’s sentences
Very close relationship