Speech styles in Russian and their description

The main styles of speech in the Russian language are distinguished from many of its varieties and consist of a colloquial kind of presentation and book (literary). The first is usually used orally, and the second - more often in written form, it contains in itself still official-business, scientific, journalistic and artistic speech.

In the modern sense, the word "style" denotes the quality of the written, that is, the ability to express one's thoughts in different ways, using a variety of linguistic means. As a result, speech styles in Russian do not resemble each other. So, let's consider what each style of presentation is.

Conversational style is used in a relaxed and informal atmosphere for everyday communication in the family, at work or in a friendly conversation in the form of a dialogue. There is an exchange of information, thoughts, feelings about ordinary domestic issues. Characterized by emotionality, gestures and imagery. The words are simple, neutral, often familiar and affectionate. Sometimes inserted phraseological units (for example, "from the pot two peaks").

Next, we will analyze the styles of speech in Russian, which refer to the literary form. The scientific genre is used in scientific reports, journals, articles and dissertations with the purpose of presenting and explaining certain facts. Here professional and terminological vocabulary is used in strict logical sequence and objectivity. Another important feature of this kind is accuracy. It should be noted that in the scientific style, there are also the popular scientific (for the mass audience) and scientific-educational (for educational institutions) subspecies, which differ in the complexity of perception.

The official and business style can be found in the field of legislation, administrative and legal activities, etc. It is presented in the form of laws, diplomatic documents, certificates, instructions and other business papers written in standard business vocabulary with established turnover. All information here should be stated accurately and not allow for a double interpretation.

The official-business and scientific styles of speech in the Russian language are informative in nature and have a dry and concise content.

The publicistic method is used in social and political literature (newspapers, reports, TV appearances, radio, etc.). Its goal is to convey socially important information to influence the audience by persuading or instilling certain ideas and motivating it to do something. Characteristic of him is recruiting, logical, imaginative and emotional.

The artistic style differs from all other imagery and the use of a variety of expressively expressive ways. All the styles of speech in the Russian language, examples of which are often found in our daily life, are used in the artistic exposition. However, here they obey the aesthetic function and create a poetic image.

In addition to the listed styles, there are also functional types of speech, which determine the semantic content of the text (narrative, description and reasoning), but this is already the topic of another article.