Elements of Vocal Variety (practice)

What is the emotional quality or attitude conveyed in your voice?

• Pause

• Tone

What is the speed at which you talk?

• Clarity

• Rate

What is the variation in pitch and tone while speaking?

• Inflection

• Articulation

What is the clearness and intelligibility of your speech?

• Cadence

• Clarity

What is the unique quality or character of a voice?

• Tone

• Timbre

What is the smoothness and flow in speech?

• Fluency

• Rate

What is the natural rhythm or flow of speech?

• Cadence

• Emphasis

What is the placing of stress on certain words or phrases to convey importance?

• Emphasis

• Body Language

What is non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, and facial expressions?

• Body Language

• Articulation

What is the loudness or softness of your voice?

• Rate

• Volume