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Analysing Conversation : an Introduction to Prosody by Szczepek Reed, Beatrice, 1973- is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Spoken interaction is impossible without prosody. Intonation, pitch register, tempo, rhythm, pausing, loudness and voice quality all contribute to the spontaneous negotiation process that is everyday talk. This highly accessible introduction to the prosody and analysis of everyday conversation explains basic concepts and methods of interpretation using a wealth of examples from real-life conversations. Readers are introduced to the many conversational practices prosody plays a part in through sample analyses, all of which are available to listen to as downloadable audio files on the accompanying companion (http://www.palgrave.com/analysingconversation) www.palgrave.com/analysingconversation Packed with authentic examples, practical suggestions for analysis, suggestions for further reading and a helpful glossary, this clear and comprehensive guide is essential reading for students and researchers alike.

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Author

Szczepek Reed, Beatrice, 1973-

Publisher

Bloomsbury Academic; Bloomsbury

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781137045140

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Language Learning, Literary Fiction, Humanities