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This powerpoint will help in understanding what is register and style ( the basics). This will help the students to comment on the language of the writer.

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Register & Style : 

Register & Style SREEJA MALLISSERY

Register : 

Register The words the writer uses for a particular occupation. Technical terms used in each profession or field. Eg: classroom, homework, detention etc related to school. Diagnosis, observation, cardiac arrest etc in medical field.

Style : 

Style Includes the following Word choice: author’s choice of words Syntax: the way words are arranged to form sentences. Syntax encompasses word order, sentence length, sentence focus, and punctuation.

Five Main Language Styles (register) : 

Five Main Language Styles (register) The ultra-formal style : a very formal way of addressing an audience. Uses archaic language (Thou, Hath, Thee, etc.) Longer sentences with complex ideas.

The Formal Style : 

The Formal Style Difficult words (abstract nouns) Eg. Liberty, hegemony, sanctification, etc. Complex sentences with clauses Eg. “He had been prepared to lie, to bluster, to remain sullenly unresponsive; but, reassured by the good-humored intelligence of the Controller’s face, he decided to tell the truth, straightforwardly.” Aldous Huxley, Brave New World.

The Modified Formal Style : 

The Modified Formal Style A greater number of plain English words Active voice used rather than passive: Active: The girl walked the dog. Passive: The dog was walked by the girl. The use of abbreviated verb forms Wouldn’t, can’t, shouldn’t

The Colloquial Style : 

The Colloquial Style Everyday English- words you would use when talking to your friends/family. Filler words used: Eg. Like, know what I mean, o.k., etc. Shorter more assertive sentences: This is crazy!

The ultra-colloquial style : 

The ultra-colloquial style VERY CASUAL Speaking style (easy words): Eg: Yo, How’s it goin’? Omits main verbs: Whatcha gonna do? He [would] like to go but he can’t. Omits little function words (a, of, to):

Style also includes : : 

Stylistic devices: hyperbole, imagery, irony, etc. Phonology: alliteration, assonance Graphology: presentational devices: bullets, block capitals for headlines, etc. Style also includes :