Prosodic features
Suprasegmental aspects of speech including stress, intonation, pitch, pace, and rhythm. Prosodic features add meaning and emotion to utterances beyond individual sounds.
Real World
When Barack Obama delivered his 2008 victory speech, his deliberate use of rising intonation, measured pauses, and rhythmic stress on 'Yes we can' created an emotional crescendo that moved millions — all achieved through prosodic features rather than word choice alone.
Exam Focus
Label specific prosodic features separately (stress, intonation, pace) rather than vaguely saying 'tone of voice changes'.
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