Tonal Variation is a variation (changes) in the pitch of the voice while speaking.
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The Use of Tonal Variation in Poetry
What is tonal Variation? Tonal Variation is a variation (changes) in the pitch of the voice while speaking to help distinguish words stress, attitude and emotions of the speaker it is the changes in pitch/sound as one recites the poem, it is how one creates sound when speaking, reciting a poem effectively requires plenty of voice changes(variation) Examples of tones used to describe a poem include . Cheerful/joyous tone in case of a happy situation. Slow tone. The loud tone in case of a surprising situation. Soft tone in case of a pleasing situation. The humorous tone in case of a funny situation. Serious tone in case of serious/important situations. Roaring tone Demanding tone Assertive tone when stating/declaring something positively Affirmative tone when agreeing/ concurring or supporting a situation. ELEMENTS OF TONAL VARIATION 1. Volume – loudness of the voice 2. Pitch - frequency of sound waves, i.e.... High note/low note 3. Pace - speed of the sound also called the tempo it is either fast or sl…
