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What is the appropriate way to write speakers' names in a transcription?

In quotation marks

In lowercase letters on the right-hand side

With italics and underlined

In capital letters on the left-hand side (correct)

Which of the following is used to indicate overlapping speech in transcription?

A dot (.)

// (correct)

Brackets []

A dash (-)

How should unclear words be represented in transcription?

As (xxxxxx) (correct)

With asterisks (*)

As [unclear]

With phonetic symbols

What role do opening greetings play in conversations?

They ease participants into the conversation. Signup and view all the answers

What are adjacency pairs in conversation?

A question followed by a response Signup and view all the answers

In proper transcription, how should one represent unconventional speech?

Using standard spelling and not phonetic spelling Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of turn-taking in conversation?

It ensures cooperative interaction among participants. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about conversations that are not cooperative?

They may involve participants adopting different strategies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of prosodic features in conversation?

Volume may vary according to social circumstances. Signup and view all the answers

How does emotional state influence speech patterns?

Excitement typically leads to faster speech. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of feedback in communication?

It helps the speaker and listener engage effectively. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes paralinguistic features?

They consist of both verbal and non-verbal signals. Signup and view all the answers

What does the speed of speech indicate in a conversation?

It can change based on the emotional context. Signup and view all the answers

What does body language primarily refer to in conversation?

Communication using nonverbal gestures Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an adjacency pair in conversation?

One speaker asking a question and another providing the answer Signup and view all the answers

How do prosodic features contribute to spoken language?

By adding emotional context through tone, pitch, and stress Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a prosodic feature?

Facial expressions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of a topic shift in a conversation?

Allowing a smoother transition to a new subject Signup and view all the answers

What role does tone play in verbal communication?

It conveys the emotional context of the speech Signup and view all the answers

Which concept describes waiting one's turn to speak in a conversation?

Turn-taking Signup and view all the answers

What may signal that a conversation is ending?

Collecting belongings and standing up Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'discourse' refer to in the context of spoken language?

Any spoken or written language that is longer than a sentence Signup and view all the answers

What is an 'utterance' in conversation analysis?

A section of spoken language usually marked by silence Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conventions in transcription indicates a pause of several seconds?

(1) Signup and view all the answers

What does the notation '[italics]' represent in a transcription?

Paralinguistic features Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect distinguishes transcripts from written texts?

Transcripts record overlaps and pauses in conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced when transcribing informal discourse?

It may contain multiple speakers talking at once Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before beginning to transcribe a conversation?

Listen to the recording at least three times Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of conventions in transcription?

To ensure a standard format for analysis Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the primary difference between spoken and written language?

Spoken language consists of utterances, whereas written language is composed of complete sentences. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a strategy to improve your understanding of spoken language features?

Familiarizing yourself with the conventions of conversation. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of spontaneous speech?

It can include hesitations and corrections during conversation. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of public speaking distinguishes it from unscripted conversation?

Public speaking requires planning and organization. Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when analyzing features of spoken language?

The purpose of the speech and its context. Signup and view all the answers

How do digital communications affect the distinction between speech and writing?

They blur the lines through informal syntax and spontaneity. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the flow of conversation is true?

Conversation often involves spontaneous responses which may disrupt flow. Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect to consider when discussing the diversity of spoken language?

Different contexts can lead to varying speech patterns and conventions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Features of Spoken Language

Spoken language is different from written language in its features and conventions.
Features of spoken language include:
- Opening Greetings: Establish ease and familiarity
- Turn-taking: Cooperative with participants taking turns, but overlapping is common.
- Adjacency pairs: Conversations often consist of a question, exclamation, or declaration followed by a response.
- Conversation Endings: Formulaic utterances and phrases signal closure.

Transcribing Unscripted Conversation

Conventions used in transcribing include:
- (1) for pauses in seconds.
- (.) for micropauses.
- Underlined words for stressed syllables.
- // for speech overlap.
- [Italics] for paralinguistic features.
- UPPER CASE for words spoken with increased volume, upward intonation, or downward intonation.
- /wiv/ for phonemic representation of speech sounds.
- wordo for words spoken with decreased volume.

Prosodic and Paralinguistic Features

Prosodic features:
- Tone conveys emotion.
- Pitch refers to voice being high or low.
- Volume corresponds to sound level.
- Speed relates to the pace of speech.
Paralinguistic features are nonverbal elements that are crucial for understanding spoken language.

Key Features of Unscripted Speech

Unscripted speech is spontaneous, and speakers use strategies to make it flow smoothly.
Transcriptions are records of speech that represent how it was delivered through specific conventions.
Discourse features:
- Opening greetings
- Turn-taking
- Adjacency pairs
- Conversation endings
Key Terms:
- Body language
- Turn-taking
- Adjacency pairs
- Conversational Floor
Status and topic shift can also be observed in unscripted speech.
Paralinguistic features like facial expressions and gestures contribute to the meaning.
Prosodic features like tone, pitch, volume, and speed add to the meaning.

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Questions and Answers

What is the appropriate way to write speakers' names in a transcription?

Which of the following is used to indicate overlapping speech in transcription?

How should unclear words be represented in transcription?

What role do opening greetings play in conversations?

What are adjacency pairs in conversation?

In proper transcription, how should one represent unconventional speech?

What is the significance of turn-taking in conversation?

What can be inferred about conversations that are not cooperative?

What is a characteristic of prosodic features in conversation?

How does emotional state influence speech patterns?

What is the role of feedback in communication?

Which of the following best describes paralinguistic features?

What does the speed of speech indicate in a conversation?

What does body language primarily refer to in conversation?

What is an example of an adjacency pair in conversation?

How do prosodic features contribute to spoken language?

Which of the following is NOT considered a prosodic feature?

What is the primary effect of a topic shift in a conversation?

What role does tone play in verbal communication?

Which concept describes waiting one's turn to speak in a conversation?

What may signal that a conversation is ending?

What does the term 'discourse' refer to in the context of spoken language?

What is an 'utterance' in conversation analysis?

Which of the following conventions in transcription indicates a pause of several seconds?

What does the notation '[italics]' represent in a transcription?

Which aspect distinguishes transcripts from written texts?

What is a common challenge faced when transcribing informal discourse?

What should be done before beginning to transcribe a conversation?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of conventions in transcription?

What best describes the primary difference between spoken and written language?

Which of the following is a strategy to improve your understanding of spoken language features?

What is a characteristic of spontaneous speech?

Which aspect of public speaking distinguishes it from unscripted conversation?

What should you consider when analyzing features of spoken language?

How do digital communications affect the distinction between speech and writing?

Which statement about the flow of conversation is true?

What is an important aspect to consider when discussing the diversity of spoken language?

Study Notes

Features of Spoken Language

Transcribing Unscripted Conversation

Prosodic and Paralinguistic Features

Key Features of Unscripted Speech

Studying That Suits You

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