sarcasm, irony, seriousness
It’s freezing outside and someone says:
“Great day for shorts.”
sarcasm
arms crossed during conversation
not accepting information or listening
JJ is working on a group project. One group member hasn’t completed their part, and the project is due tomorrow.
student input
give me an example of a frozen language register
pledge of allegiance, oath, prayer
how many planets are there
8
Someone arrives very late and a friend says:
“Glad you’re right on time.”
sarcasm
somebody is looking at their watch during conversation
not interested in conversation or running late
JJ trips slightly while walking, and a friend says, “Nice move.”
student response
give me an example of a formal speech register
Speeches, job interviews, academic essays, talking to a judge.
what was the first video game ever made
tennis for two in 1958
A fire station burns down
irony
somebody is covering their ears with their hands
something is too loud or they dont want to listen to you
JJ receives a lower grade than expected on an assignment.
student response
give me an example of a consultative register
Doctor-patient, teacher-student, customer-employee.
what is the largest animal in the world
the blue whale
A traffic police officer gets a speeding ticket
irony
a person is seen with their hand on their head and looks frustrated
they are stressed or frustrated
Friends ask JJ to skip class and go off campus.
student response
when would you use a casual register
Conversations with friends, texting, joking
what year was Colorado acknowledged as a state?
1876
A doctor says:
“You need to take this medicine twice a day.”
seriousness
a person is seen with watery eyes and is blowing their nose
they are sad or upset about something
A supervisor tells JJ he needs to improve punctuality.
student response
give me an example of an intimate register
Talking to a sibling, whispering to a partner, “code words” with best friend.
who was the first person on the moon
neil armstrong