Prosodic Features of Speech and Verbal Strategies When Delivering Lines in a Stage Performance

utterance

something that is said

cliff-hanger

a situation that is exciting because what is going to happen next is unknown

somber

sad and serious in appearance or feeling

prosodic

relating to rhythm and intonation

blizzard

severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility

Volume

Change the volume of your voice (loud, moderate, or soft) to emphasize the shift of mood in the story.

Pitch

Adjust the pitch (high and low) of your voice to indicate whether someone is overjoyed is gloomy

Pacing

Deliver the lines with the right pacing. Slow down during the gloomy or mysterious parts of the scene, and hasten the pace when the characters are in action.

pauses

strategically to capture first the audience's attention

Tone

shows the characters atittude

Articulation

pronouncation

/

short stop

//

long pause

— broken lines

to slow down

→

speed up

↑

high pitch

↓

low pitch

____

for emphasis