Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

Szczepek Reed, Beatrice

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.

Details

Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2007-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349284276

DOI: 10.1057/9780230625273

Dimensions: 203cm x127cm

Pages: 231