Psychology of Spoken Word

Abstract:
This wiki page will take a look at the psychology of spoken
word. The way it is created, the preparation involved, and the execution of the
piece are the main topics discussed in this article as the material is taken
from a textbook by a founder and president of the College of Spoken Word at
Brown University. 
Information:
The four main concepts discussed in the text consists of;
the grammar of spoken word, technique of spoken word, different forms of spoken
word, and the different figures of speech contained in spoken word pieces. 
The book’s grammar of spoken word focuses on six main
topics. Those topics are; inflection, pitch, pausation, pulsation,
colorization, and rhythm. Inflection is the change of pitch from one to another
upon every word. This pitch is the melodic response of voice to mind from one
main thought to another. Pausation is simply the suspension of the speech and
the continuity of one’s thoughts. Pulsation is this rhythmic impression of the
mind on one central thought or idea. Colorization is what reveals the soul of a
symbol or color. Lastly, rhythm is what shapes the speech, it causes ideas to
move and bring it value.
As stated in the text, there are numerous amounts of
techniques approachable to spoken word. It explores the many ways people
approach their buildup to their speech and what it can consist of. Some of the
things to think about when listening is whether a spoken word can be a
universal issue, or if it’s more of a personal matter. It can be religious, hateful,
pretty much you name it and it can be performed as a spoken word genre. The
different figures of speech included in spoken word are also very important
when constructing a spoken word. Similes and metaphors can be the most popular
but there are other figures of speech that really help the piece itself.
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Citations:
Staley, Delbert Moyer. Psychology
of the Spoken Word. Boston: R.G. Badger, 1914. Print.