9781647287177-2025

Willford Press

English

2025

Language, Literature and Linguistics - Language, Literature and Linguistics

100

$ 156

Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, playing a crucial role in conveying meaning, emotion, and intent. In linguistics, it comprises elements such as pitch, loudness, tempo, and duration, which together create the melodic and rhythmic aspects of spoken language. Prosody helps distinguish between questions and statements, emphasize important words, and convey the speaker's attitude or emotions. In poetry and literature, prosody involves the study of meter, rhyme, and the formal structure of verses. It examines how patterns of sound contribute to the aesthetic and emotional impact of a poem or a piece of prose. Poets and writers use prosodic elements to create musicality, enhance mood, and highlight themes within their works. In everyday conversation, prosody aids in effective communication by providing cues about the speaker's intent and the context of their message. It helps listeners interpret sarcasm, irony, or sincerity, and supports the natural flow of dialogue. In speech therapy and language education, understanding and mastering prosody is essential for developing clear and expressive communication skills. This book presents the complex subject of prosody in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of this subject. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of prosody as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.