alleryProsody in speech conveys what kind of information?
AEmotion and speech form
BOnly spelling patterns
COnly word meanings
DOnly the speaker's age
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Emotion and speech form
1. Prosody is a property of speech.
2. It conveys an emotional state and the intended form, such as question, statement or command.
3. It is not about spelling or word meaning alone.
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