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elements of speech
Accent
Accent
Describes the regional or cultural inflection, as well as specific phonetic characteristics.
regional
regional
Southern drawl
Cockney
Upper-class British (Received Pronunciation)
New York twang
Midwester
American
Australian lilt
French-inflected English
Irish brogue
Scottish burr
Texan twang
Valley Girl
Jamaican Patois
Phonetic & Stylistic
Phonetic & Stylistic
Nasal
Breathier
Guttural
Slurred
Rounded vowels
Dropped “g’s” (e.g., “runnin’,” “talkin’”)
Drawn-out vowels
Rolling “r’s”
Tone
Tone
Represents the emotional resonance or attitude conveyed by the character’s voice.
Positive & Upbeat
Positive & Upbeat
Warm
Friendly
Cheerful
Playful
Whimsical
Enthusiastic
Jovial
Energetic
Hesitant
Negative & Dark
Negative & Dark
Cold
Distant
Aloof
Bitter
Resentful
Morose
Brooding
Arrogant
Haughty
Neutral & Subtle
Neutral & Subtle
Calm
Reserved
Matter-of-fact
Detached
Serene
Complex & Layered
Complex & Layered
Sarcastic
Cynical
Seductive
Mysterious
Wistful
Pensive
Menacing
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Indicates the word choice, level of complexity, and any domain-specific or culturally specific terms.
complexity
complexity
Simple, direct,
Flowery, poetic
Technical, jargon-filled
Academic, scholarly
Grandiose, ornate
Slang heavy
style
style
Archaic (thee, thou)
Formal(proper titles, little slang)
Colloquial(common, everyday phrases)
Streetwise (urban slang, idioms)
Mythic (references to legends or epics)
Religious (biblical or doctrinal references)
Military jargon (ranks, commands, tactical terms)
Magical/Arcane (spells, runes, Weave references)
signature expressions
signature expressions
Endearments (darling, honey, mate)
Catchphrases or exclamations (“By the gods!” “Bloody brilliant!” “Well, I’ll be…”)
Repeated words or phrases
speech by emotional tone/mood
speech by emotional tone/mood
Soft & Subtle
Soft & Subtle
murmured(low voice, secretive or intimate)
soft-spoken(gentle volume, careful or timid)
breathy(light and airy, seductive or weak)
warm(soft tone, encourages trust)
warm(gentle cadence, reassures others)
hypnotic(soft-spoken, deliberate)
singsong(melodic inflection, teasing or eerie)
sing-song(intonation shifts, playful or unsettling)
lilting(rising and falling, playful or musical)
melodic(rhythmic flow, captivates listeners)
melodic(lyrical flow, natural rhythm)
melodic(rhythmic speech, enjoys sound of words)
Calm & Controlled
Calm & Controlled
monotone(flat tone, emotionless or controlled)
deadpan(emotionless delivery, sarcastic or serious)
dry(deadpan, emotionally distant)
dry(minimal emotion, deadpan delivery)
measured(paces words, maintains authority)
precise(clear and deliberate, intellectual or meticulous)
crisp(sharp enunciation, precise or strict)
formal(polished speech, respects hierarchy)
formal(precise wording, maintains decorum)
formal(proper phrasing, values decorum)
succinct(short sentences, values efficiency)
sparse(chooses words carefully, avoids excess)
controlled(even pace, deliberate phrasing)
Intense & High-Energy
Intense & High-Energy
rapid-fire(quick delivery, excitable or intense)
booming(loud projection, commanding or jovial)
persuasive(layered arguments, convinces others)
commanding(strong projection, expects obedience)
pressuring(fast-paced, forces responses)
exuberant(rapid-fire enthusiasm, dramatic flourishes)
performative(embellished, demands attention)
theatrical(dramatic emphasis, enjoys attention)
theatrical(dramatic flair, self-deprecation)
cutting(sharp phrasing, intimidation tool)
hypnotic(soft-spoken, deliberate)
Misc.
Misc.
archaic(old-fashioned phrasing, formal upbringing)
slurred(when drunk, emotional spillage)
earnest(unfiltered, impulsive)
cryptic(speaks in metaphors, obscures meaning)
cryptic(vague wording, guards thoughts)
adaptive(mirrors others, builds rapport)
diplomatic(softens words, avoids conflict)
needling(backhanded compliments, provocation)
Negative & Irritated
Negative & Irritated
whiny(nasal tone, complaining or petulant)
gruff(rough and curt, tough or irritable)
gruff(rough tone, low volume)
blunt(honest phrasing, disregards tact)
blunt(short phrases, avoids fluff)
blunt(says things directly, disregards tact)
terse(few words, blunt or no-nonsense)
impatient(short-tempered, dismissive)
rude(insulting, lacks tact)
disrespectful(undermining, belittling)
sarcastic(mocking tone, deflects emotion)
sarcastic(dry tone, deflects with humor)
sarcastic(dry humor, defense mechanism)
mocking(imitates others, condescending edge)
Expressive & Artistic
Expressive & Artistic
flowery(ornate phrasing, poetic or dramatic)
verbose(elaborate explanations, enjoys details)
verbose(elaborates excessively, loves details)
poetic(when engaged, classical references)
poetic(lyrical phrasing, artistic or romantic outlook)
dramatic(elongated vowels, elevated diction)
eloquent(deliberate cadence, unsettling composure)
eloquent(fluid speech, persuasive intent)
expressive(hands, full-body reactions)
playful(light teasing, keeps things casual)
playful(teases often, builds familiarity)
colloquial(slang-heavy, informal bonding)
colloquial(casual slang, relaxed attitude)
socratic(questions over answers, provokes thought)
Nervous & Uncertain
Nervous & Uncertain
halting(stops and starts, hesitant or nervous)
hesitant(pauses often, anxiety or uncertainty)
hesitant(frequent pauses, lacks confidence)
hesitant(pauses often, fears mistakes)
stilted(unnatural pauses, discomfort or formality)
stilted(overly rigid phrasing, socially awkward)
scattered(tangents, forgetful)
rambling(jumps topics, excited or nervous)
rambling(long-winded, processes aloud)
rambling(digressive, faux-intellectual)
rambling(loses focus, nervous habit)
rambling(talks in long, winding sentences, nervous energy)
choppy(broken sentences, overthinks)
disjointed(thoughts jump mid-sentence, distracted mind)
repetitive(reuses phrases, emphasis or anxiety)
repetitive(repeats phrases, self-reassurance)
build-a-speech
build-a-speech
A character’s speech style could be:
Booming (Volume) + Rapid-fire (Pace) + Theatrical (Unusual) = A loud, fast, dramatic talker.
Soft-spoken (Volume) + Halting (Pace) + Cryptic (Unusual) = A shy, hesitant, mysterious speaker.
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volume/projection
(how loud/soft the voice is)
volume/projection
(how loud/soft the voice is)
booming(loud projection, commanding or jovial)
soft-spoken(gentle volume, careful or timid)
murmured(low voice, secretive or intimate)
breathy(light and airy, seductive or weak)
whispering(intentional quietness, secretive)
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2
pace/rhythm
(speed and flow)
pace/rhythm
(speed and flow)
rapid-fire(quick delivery, excitable or intense)
measured(paces words, maintains authority)
halting(stops and starts, hesitant or nervous)
choppy(broken sentences, overthinks)
lilting(rising and falling, playful or musical)
singsong(melodic inflection, teasing or eerie)
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3
tone/emotion
(attitude conveyed)
tone/emotion
(attitude conveyed)
warm(gentle cadence, reassures others)
deadpan(emotionless delivery, sarcastic or serious)
idiosyncratic(distinctive quirks)
theatrical(dramatic flair, enjoys attention)
cryptic(speaks in metaphors, obscures meaning)
archaic(old-fashioned phrasing, formal upbringing)
poetic(lyrical phrasing, artistic outlook)
socratic(questions over answers, provokes thought)
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4
articulation/clarity
(how words are formed)
articulation/clarity
(how words are formed)
crisp(sharp enunciation, precise or strict)
slurred(when drunk, emotional spillage)
mumbled(unclear, dismissive or shy)
precise(clear and deliberate, intellectual)
blunt(short phrases, avoids fluff)
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5
social style
(interacting with others)
social style
(interacting with others)
commanding(strong projection, expects obedience)
persuasive(layered arguments, convinces others)
sarcastic(mocking tone, deflects emotion)
diplomatic(softens words, avoids conflict)
colloquial(casual slang, relaxed attitude)
formal(polished speech, respects hierarchy)
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unusual/idiosyncratic
(distinctive quirks)
unusual/idiosyncratic
(distinctive quirks)
theatrical(dramatic flair, enjoys attention)
cryptic(speaks in metaphors, obscures meaning)
archaic(old-fashioned phrasing, formal upbringing)
poetic(lyrical phrasing, artistic outlook)
socratic(questions over answers, provokes thought)
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