Tone & Emotion
What is tone?
the feeling in your voice
What are 3 facial parts we use to show emotions?
Eyes, eyebrows, mouth
What is stress in a sentence?
Stress is which word is emphasized for meaning.
What is something actors do with their voice to show emotion?
Actors change tone, speed, pitch, or pause to show feelings.
Where did T. Mike go to university?
UC Davis/ San Jose State
Say “I’m fine” in a happy voice.
(Student answers with happy tone: high pitch, medium-fast speed, light volume)
What does a frown usually mean?
A frown shows sadness, anger, or confusion.
Which word is stressed: “I didn’t say he stole it.”?
“He” is stressed to show he (not someone else) did it.
What is one way actors use their body?
Actors use gestures, posture, and movement.
How many sisters does Mike have?
1 Sister
Which 3 things can change tone? (hint: p_____, s_____, v______)
Pitch, speed, and volume.
True or False: Small changes in your face can change meaning.
True – A small smile or frown can change how words are understood.
What does it mean to “mumble”?
“Mumble” means speak unclearly or too quietly.
Act surprised! (Use voice and body)
(Student acts surprised using voice: higher pitch, sudden breath; body: widened eyes, hands to face, step back.)
What is Mike’s Chinese name?
黃錦平 (Huáng Jǐn Píng)
Say “I’m okay” in a sarcastic way.
(Student says line with sarcastic tone: slow, exaggerated, flat)
Why is standing still bad for acting?
Standing still makes acting look unnatural and boring.
Why do actors pause or stretch sounds?
To make speech more dramatic or emotional.
How does body movement show emotion? Give one example.
Example: pacing shows nervousness; open arms show excitement.
Where did Mike grow up?
Placerville, California
Give 3 tones of voice and explain the emotion.
Example: Angry = loud, fast, sharp tone; Sad = soft, slow, falling pitch; Excited = loud, fast, rising tone.
Act nervous using your eyes, hands, and body.
(Student acts nervous: darting eyes, wringing hands, hunched posture)
Read a "I got you a gift." 3 ways using different pronunciation emotion.
(Student reads line three ways, e.g., happy, angry, tired)
What is “stage presence”? Why is it important?
Stage presence is how confident and expressive an actor appears – it keeps the audience interested.
What does TESOL mean?
TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages