Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation
Description
The first study, based on instances of everyday talk, to analyze prosodic orientation, a conversational strategy by which speakers design their speaking voice according to the vocal patterns used by their conversational partners. The book explores forms and functions of prosodic orientation, and offers a new perspective on prosody in conversation.
Keywords
Language Arts & DisciplinesLinguisticsPhonetics & PhonologyHistorical & Comparative
2006Book
Author(s)Beatrice Szczepek Reed
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9780230008724
LanguageEnglish
