Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

by Beatrice Szczepek Reed

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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.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1349284270

ISBN13:9781349284276

Release Date:January 2007

Publisher:Palgrave MacMillan

Length:231 Pages

Weight:0.55 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"

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