logging in or signing up register and style sreejamallissery Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 577 Category: Education License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: August 24, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 1 Presentation Description 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. Comments Posting comment... By: 032735156 (18 month(s) ago) it is good to download!!!@ Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: 032735156 (18 month(s) ago) it is good to download!!!@ Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: 032735156 (18 month(s) ago) it is good to download! Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript 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 : You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
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