Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation
| Author | : Beatrice Szczepek Reed |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 231 |
| Release | : 2006-10-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230625273 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0230625274 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation by : Beatrice Szczepek Reed
Download or read book Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation written by Beatrice Szczepek Reed and published by Springer. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
