voice flexibility
1. Volume
Read the statement below three times,expressing
a. straightfoward assertion
b. controlled anger
c. uncontrolled anger
Statement
" I have told you a hundred times and the answer is still the same."
2. Rate
Read the statement three times expressing
a. announcement of winners ( Make a long pause after are ; then, say the names quickly.)
b. choosing of winners ( Pause before each name.)
c. a fact
Statement:
The winners are Peter,James,and John.
3. Pitch -- it is the loudness and softness of the voice
Read the passage by starting with a low pitch and gradually raising it until PLease gets the highest pitch level.
Passage:
I certainly feel fine today,that is,except for my sunburn.Now,don't
slap me on my back! Ouch! Stop it! Please!