Prosodic Orientation in English Conversation

by Beatrice Szczepek Reed (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $113.96

  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.