Classically Speaking: Dialects for Actors
Language: English
Published by XanEdu Publishing Inc, 2017
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- Title
- Classically Speaking: Dialects for Actors
- Author
- Patricia Fletcher
- Publisher
- XanEdu Publishing Inc
- Publication year
- 2017
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1506697399
- ISBN 13
- 9781506697390
- Edition
- 4th Edition
Each Neutral American vowel, diphthong and consonant sound is described, along with an accompanying audio track, and sound checks of common difficulties. In addition, the International Phonetic Alphabet is covered and practice exercises are included, along with chapters on rhythm, stress, use of the weak and strong forms of words, linking sounds, inflection, pause, literary devices and scansion (for those interested in Shakespeare). Three monologues spoken by professional actors wrap-up the 325 page Neutral American Section. This is followed by Classical American (88 pages), Mid-Atlantic (16 pages) and Standard British dialects (62 pages), including accompanying exercises, audio selections for each adjustment covered, and three monologues spoken by professional actors for each of these dialects.
The text book with downloadable audio and e-book, including audio selections accessible by simply clicking the screen, are offered together as a package.
Overview:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview & International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Selections for Recording
Consonant Overview
Vowel Overview
IPA Symbols Chart
IPA Transcription Practice
IPA Transcription Answer Key (without length)
Length Guidelines
IPA Transcription Answer Key (with length)
Neutral American Dialect
Rhythm Highlighters
Summary of Rhythm Highlighters
Linking (Avoiding glottal attack and glottal fry)
Key Words & Stressed Syllables
Noun/Verb Variations
Weak Forms
Inflection
Pause
Literary Devices
Scansion
Front Vowels
Mid Vowels
Back Vowels
Diphthongs
Diphthongs of r
Triphthongs of r
Consonants
Practice Text and Monologues
Classical American Dialect
Summary Checklist of Sound Changes
Practice Text and Monologues
Mid-Atlantic Dialect
Summary Checklist of Sound Changes
Practice Text and Monologues
Standard British Dialect
Summary Checklist of Sound Changes
Very Upper-Class Characters
Common British-English Words with American-English Meaning
Common American-English Words with Standard British Pronunciation
Practice Text and Monologues
Appendix
Translation
Shakespeare Text and Line References
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