12 Questions
What does 'pitch' refer to in the context of speech?
The degree of highness or lowness of a tone
What does 'juncture' refer to in speech?
The matter of moving between two successive syllables in speech
What is 'stress' in the context of speech?
The degree of emphasis given a sound or syllable in speech
Which term refers to breaks or pauses in speech that indicate words or other grammatical units?
Juncture
What is the purpose of stressing in speech?
To emphasize a word or sentence
What is the role of intonation in speech?
To strengthen specific meaning, attitude, or emotion in an utterance
What does intonation involve in speech?
Changing in pitch and tone while speaking
What is the significance of stress and intonation in speech?
To strengthen specific meaning, attitude, or emotion in an utterance
What does stress refer to in the context of speaking?
Emphasis placed on particular syllables or words
Which term refers to the melody or pitch changes used in speech to convey meaning?
Intonation
What is the purpose of intonation in speech?
Conveying meaning through pitch changes
What does 'juncture' refer to in the context of speech?
Breaks or pauses in speech
Explore the differences between stress and pitch in speech, and how they affect the perception of a message. Understand the emphasis on syllables and words as well as the melody and pitch changes used in speech to convey meaning.
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