What is oral style, and how does it differ from written style?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

The best answers will include:
1. an identification of the chief differences between styles, such as "oral style must be instantly intelligible to listeners" and "written style can use extravagant language because readers can dwell on unclear sentences, but speakers who use pompous language will often lose their audience."
2. an explanation of why understanding and acting upon these differences is necessary (such as audience attention and retention). Outstanding answers will apply critical thinking skills to the student's knowledge of Chapter 10 content to argue that unclear oral style can be unethical (Learning Objective 10.5 Avoid overreacting to style by focusing on the substance of a speaker's ideas.).
3. demonstration of outstanding mastery of content by providing an explanation or examples of how a speaker might achieve good oral style (such as using active voice, concise sentences, and avoiding or carefully defining technical terms; Learning Objective 10.2 Choose language that is specific, concrete, precise, and clear.).