LANGUAGE REGISTERS

What Is Language Register?

Definition describes the way a person speaks in relation to their audience. A speaker modifies their language register to signal levels of formality according to their relationship to their audience and the intended purpose of the speech.

Frozen Register

This can also be described as ritualistic speech and is sometimes called static register because the utterances are spoken exactly the same each time. Some examples of a frozen register include reciting a pledge, a prayer, or wedding vows. The intended audience for this register varies, and its use is common in many public situations

Consultative Register

A speaker employs a consultative register to discuss a topic, and the listener(s) must contribute feedback to the speaker. The speaker and listener(s), when using a consultative register, are both members of the audience. In English, this register can use both standard and nonstandard grammatical forms, the use of which is heavily reliant on social context. For example, it is more appropriate to use nonstandard speech when addressing a cashier using a consultative register than with a professor

Consultative register

A speaker employs a consultative register to discuss a topic, and the listener(s) must contribute feedback to the speaker. The speaker and listener(s), when using a consultative register, are both members of the audience.

Intimate Register

. A listener will usually also use intimate register to reply to someone also using this register. Intimate register is used to discuss topics that the speaker does not wish to be public knowledge, such as personal stories, problems at work or school, or secrets.

Types of Register

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Formal Register

In English, many components of the formal register involve the use of standard grammar. A speaker using a formal register might, for example, ensure that they use complete sentences, standard vocabulary, and exact pronunciation of words.

Casual Register

This type of speech uses many nonstandard grammatical forms, such as slang, incomplete sentences, or regional phrasing. This register is often used between people who are already acquainted with one another and relies on a relaxed social context.