Introduction

Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with the shades of deeper meaning.

—Mrs. Bertha Flowers, quoted by Maya Angelou in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Lesson Objectives

1. Learn to control your voice through volume, breathing, articulation, and rate of speaking.
2. Become aware of static words and learn how to eliminate them.
3. Practice putting feeling and expression into your voice.
4. Learn ethical speaking.