stylistics： formal informal English 5 正式英语与非正式英语.pptVIP

Formal English VS Informal English Warm Up Dialogue One A: Hey, Jennifer! How’s it going? J: I aced my biochem test! A: Sweet! J: Yeah, I really lucked out. I totally spaced the test until Wednesday, so I only had two days to study. I was stressed. For those two days, it was just me and my biochem book. But when Friday came, I was psyched and the test was a breeze. A: You’ve always been a brain in science. J: Not really, I’ve just always liked science. Maybe it sounds kinda strange, but I get a kick out of it. A: Not me. I’ve got a big presentation in my French lit class tomorrow. J: Don’t sweat it. You’ll be great Dialogue Two A: Are you a visa officer? B: Yes.Please take a seat. You want to go to New York, right? A: Yes. My uncle is living there. He would like to transfer ownership of his property to me. I’d be very grateful if you would grant me permission to go there to handle all the legal formalities. B: When do you prepare to depart? A: By the end of next month. B: Ok, we’ll complete the formalities for your entry visa to New York as soon as possible. We’ll let you know once it comes through. A: Thank you very much. B: You’re welcome. Compare the following sentences 1.Prior to the discovery of America, potatoes were not consumed in Europe. 2.Before America was discovered, potatoes were not eaten in Europe. 3.Before they discovered America, Europeans didnt eat potatoes. I. Degree of formality Attitude-related varieties Determined by the addresser’s attitude towards the addressee (role relationship) towards the subject matter towards the purpose of the communication Martin Joos’s The Five Clocks Frozen Formal Consultative Casual Intimate I. Degree of formality A style for print and for declamation and for people who are to remain social strangers Marked by its use of extremely big words and solemn expressions, by its extremely complex syntax and by its total avoidance of personal flavor (striking feature of impersonality) Used fo