Reading Aloud with Expression

Vocabulary flashcards covering the main concepts, elements, and characters from the lecture on expressive reading and the short mystery excerpt "The Midnight Visitor."

Reading Aloud with Expression

Using variations in tone, pitch, pace, and volume to make spoken text engaging and lifelike.

Tone (in reading)

The emotion you convey with your voice (e.g., sad, excited, angry) while reading aloud.

Pacing

The speed at which you read; slowing down can heighten suspense, speeding up can show excitement.

Volume

How loud or soft you speak; louder for dramatic moments, softer for quiet or tense scenes.

Pausing

Brief breaks at punctuation marks (periods, commas, dashes) to aid listener understanding and emphasis.

Character Voice

Altering your voice to suit different characters’ personalities or emotions during dialogue.

Suspenseful Narration

A slow, tension-building delivery style used to keep listeners on edge.

Dialogue

Spoken lines of characters in a story that often require distinct voices and emotions.

Mystery Genre

A type of story focused on solving an unexplained event or secret, often filled with suspense.

Mr. Fletcher

The calm, initially mysterious man in "The Midnight Visitor" who returns Lena’s kitten.

Fluency

The ability to read smoothly, accurately, and expressively, fostering listener comprehension and reader confidence.