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!