lesson 6 Flashcards
is a combination of sounds to create symbols that would represent meanings to both speaker and listener.
speech
is what ultimately comes out the mouth after the sound is modified by the throat muscles, palate, tongue, lips, teeth, etc.
speech
is the most common instrument of communication- oral or written.
language
are essential tool in human expression.
verbal and nonverbal
is a syntactically organized system of signals, such as voice sounds, intonation or pitch, gestures or written symbols which communicate thoughts or feelings.
language
is a production of sounds by exciting the vocal vibrators and manipulating its output.
• Your v____ is one of the most important components of your identity, as it is as individual as your fingerprints, and your DNA.
voice
Voice Quality
Five common qualities of voice:
•used when the speaker speaks naturally showing little or no emotion.
normal
Voice Quality
Five common qualities of voice:
•whispered, known as “aspirated”
Breathy
Voice Quality
Five common qualities of voice:
•used during formal and dignified occasion, also known as “orotund” (round mouth)
Full
Voice Quality
Five common qualities of voice:
•deep, hollow voice as if coming from a deep and empty cave.
chesty
Voice Quality
Five common qualities of voice:
•high-pitched, also known as “falsetto” (It. for small voice)
thin
is another element of voice that shows emotion. Varying the pitch means going up and down the scale.
pitch
Voice Pitch
an angry or excited person may use
high pitch
Voice Pitch
to express their emotion, while a sad person may used
low pitch
voice Pitch
ordinary speaking situation requires
medium pitch
expresses your emotional state; It can communicate anger, annoyance, patience, tolerance etc.
pitch
is the variation of pitch across a phrase or sentence, creating a melody or a contour.
intonation
Rising intonation - usually indicates a question Ex. Are you hungy?
Falling intonation - usually indicates a statement Ex. She got a new dog.
refers to the effect of a sound on the ear - its loudness or softness.
voice intensity
The force with which you speak varies in _____ and form. _____ refers to the amount of force applied.
Degree
Speaking is characterized by variations of speed.
Rate of speech
Rate of speech
projects such personality characteristics as calmness, acceptance of others and formality. However, if the rate is too slow, it may project an image of dullness, listlessness, apathy, laziness, and sometimes lack of intelligence.
slow speech
rate of speech
projects animation, enthusiasm, excitement, and informality. This may also mean nervousness, tension, and anxiety.
rapid speech
