Stress vs Pitch in Speaking
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What does 'pitch' refer to in the context of speech?

  • The degree of highness or lowness of a tone (correct)
  • The clarity of the pronunciation
  • The speed of speech
  • The volume of the sound

    • What does 'juncture' refer to in speech?

  • The stress given to certain syllables
  • The pronunciation of consonants
  • The flow of speech
  • The matter of moving between two successive syllables in speech (correct)

    • What is 'stress' in the context of speech?

  • The speed of speech
  • The rhythm of speech
  • The tone of speech
  • The degree of emphasis given a sound or syllable in speech (correct)

    • Which term refers to breaks or pauses in speech that indicate words or other grammatical units?

    <p>Juncture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of stressing in speech?

    <p>To emphasize a word or sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of intonation in speech?

    <p>To strengthen specific meaning, attitude, or emotion in an utterance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intonation involve in speech?

    <p>Changing in pitch and tone while speaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of stress and intonation in speech?

    <p>To strengthen specific meaning, attitude, or emotion in an utterance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does stress refer to in the context of speaking?

    <p>Emphasis placed on particular syllables or words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the melody or pitch changes used in speech to convey meaning?

    <p>Intonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of intonation in speech?

    <p>Conveying meaning through pitch changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'juncture' refer to in the context of speech?

    <p>Breaks or pauses in speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

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