A way that speakers give clues to meaning and emphasis with their voice?

Answer 1

Speakers give clues to meaning and emphasis with their voice in a variety of ways. Speakers can vary their intonation. In the Chinese language, for example, there are four tones. Each tone can make a single word have four separate meanings. Other ways speakers can give meaning to the spoken word include the force with which the words are said, the loudness, the softness, and other factors. Speakers can place particular emphasis by making foreboding comments, or allude to various elements that may come to pass in the future by dropping subtle hints. Language is fascinating and people can tailor it to give various clues to the listener what the speaker is really trying to say, either implicitly or explicitly.