Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

by Beatrice Szczepek Reed

Book Overview

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"