characteristics of spoken language

CharacteristicsOf Spoken Language

What is Spoken Language?

It is language produced by articulate sounds, as opposed to written language. Many languages have no written form, and so are only spoken. 

 Oral language or

 vocal language

It is language produced with the vocal tracts, as opposed to sign language, which is produced with the hands and face.

The term "spoken language" is sometimes used to mean only vocal languages, especially by linguists, making all three terms synonyms by excluding sign languages.

Others refer to sign language as "spoken", especially in contrast to written transcriptions of signs.

Features of academic spoken English

Spoken language is different from written language for many reasons.

Spoken language has the following characteristics :

Variation in speed - but it is generally faster than writing

Loudness or quietnessGestures - body language

IntonationStressRhythmPitch rangePausing and phrasing

Active verbsIn formal written English, we often use a passive when we do not want to specify who the agent is. In spoken English we can use a subject such as "people", "somebody", "they", "we", or "you".

CHARACTERISTICS OF SPOKEN LANGUAGE

Sentence boundaries are at best unclear though intonation and pause divide long discourse into more manageable chunks.

Spoken language makes greater use of shared knowledge than written language.

There is an opportunity to rethink an utterance whilst it is in progress. However, errors once spoken cannot be undone. As such, the interlocutor must live with the consequences.

Negotiation of topic is also very important: yes but…, anyway…, right then…,

Interlocutors give and receive immediate feedback.

Interactive Listening

It is a music education designed by teachers for an interactive classroom experience using the edge of technology.

Interpretive or dramatic reading

Basically the reader is sharing an interpretation of an authorwith an audience, literally read and not memorized.

Interpretive reading begins with a good understanding of the material?The selection is focused

and not too complex that the audience can identify with and understand it in one presentation

What is Oral Interpretation?

Oral Interpretation is the process by which words are pulled from the page and given dimension in a reader’s voice and body.

Dramatic Interpretation

What is Dramatic Interpretation?

The play selections can incorporate monologues, dialogues, narrative or a mix of the three. Realism and character depth tend to be valued.

Prose Interpretation

What is Prose Interpretation?Basically the same rules

as Drama, but with the emphasis on first person narrative (greater attention to the story in prose, as opposed to the character in drama).

Selections may be from a short story, essay, or novel, either published or unpublished. Selections can incorporate monologues, dialogues, narrative or a mix of the three.

In the 60s and 70s, the UIL prose categories featured geographical distinctions, and selections were restricted to those written by authors included on an official UIL list. In the 80s, the categories featured genre distinctions:  novels, essays, short stories, nonfiction, and folklore

Poetry Interpretation

What is Poetry Interpretation?

Plays and prose works are strictly prohibited. Material can be a single poem or a poetry program (collection of poetry), although because 8-minute poems are rare poetry programs are more common.

Programmed Oral Interpretation

What is Programmed Oral Interpretation?

This event is to consist of a unified presentation made up of at least two selections from different genres (i.e. prose, poetry, dramatic literature, plays)

Dramatic Duo Interpretation

What is Dramatic Duo InterpretationTwo people perform a single

selection or a program of drama, prose, or poetry. A single selection with at least 2 characters remains the norm, but there has been a recent trend toward programmed duo scripts.

Interpreters’ Theatre (AKA: Readers’ Theatre)

What is Interpreters’ Theatre?Interpreters’ Theatre is defined as interpretation of literature by a group of oral readers who act as a medium of expression for an audience.

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Group Members:

Garzon, Dolly

Garrero, Joey

Malana, Louielice

Penion, Merry Joy

Felecia, Anna May

o Saguit, Gremilyn

o Pagara, Rebecca Jane

o Bel-Ida, Julie Rose

o Maisog, Juna Mil

o De Villa, Monique

Instructor: Ms. Annie Apolla Pelaez- Panti