Tones in Communication

The highness or lowness of your voice

• Pitch

• Rate

• Quality

• Vocal Pauses

The degree of the prominence given to a phrase or thought grouping

• Vocal Pauses

• Vocal Stress

• Vocal Emphasis

• Vocal Variety

The highness or lowness of your voice

• Pitch

• Rate

• Quality

• Vocal Pauses

The degree of the prominence given to a phrase or thought grouping

• Vocal Pauses

• Vocal Stress

• Vocal Emphasis

• Vocal Variety

The emotional tone of a speaker can be best described as

• Monotone

• Expressive

• Flat

• Neutral

Which of the following tones indicates sarcasm?

• Sincere

• Ironic

• Joyful

• Melancholic

What tone is typically used in a formal letter?

• Casual

• Informal

• Formal

• Playful

In literature, a tone that conveys sadness is known as

• Melancholic

• Joyful

• Ironic

• Neutral

Which tone is most appropriate for a persuasive speech?

• Aggressive

• Calm

• Persuasive

• Indifferent

The tone of a text that is meant to inform is usually

• Persuasive

• Informative

• Entertaining

• Sarcastic