LESSON 6 Flashcards
is a combination of sounds to create symbols that would represent meanings to both speaker and listener.
_ is what ultimately comes out the mouth after the sound is modified by the throat muscles, palate, tongue, lips, teeth, etc.
Example of speech problem: stuttering, nasal-sounding words, or mumbling.
Speech
is the most common instrument of communication- oral or written.
Language
are essential tool in human expression.
Verbal and non-verbal language
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 _ is one of the most important components of your identity, as it is as individual as your fingerprints, and your DNA.
Example of voice problem: hoarseness
Voice
Normal – used when the speaker speaks naturally showing little or no emotion.
Normal
– whispered, known as “aspirated”
Breathy
– used during formal and dignified occasion, also known as “orotund” (round mouth)
Full
– deep, hollow voice as if coming from a deep and empty cave.
Chesty
– high-pitched, also known as “falsetto” (It. for small voice)
Thin
an angry or excited person may use _ to express their emotion
high pitch
while a sad person may used _
low pitch
However 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
- usually indicates a question
Ex. Are you hungry?
Rising intonation
- usually indicates a statement
Ex. She got a new dog.
Falling intonation
refers to the effect of a sound on the ear – its loudness or softness.
Voice Intensity
refers to the amount of force applied.
Example: in whispering, only a low degree of force is used; whereas shouting, a high degree of force is applied.
Degree
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
projects animation, enthusiasm, excitement, and informality. This may also mean nervousness, tension, and anxiety.
Rapid speech
