The volume at which we speak is a legitimate characteristic of the word. The volume we chose to speak with conveys information. The function of the word is to convery information and the word does this through content or vocabulary and through its three characteristics of tone, rhythm and volume.
Volume has to do with empahasis. High volume equals high empahsis and a lowered volume equals a lesser emphasis.
An opposite unappropiate use of volume usually goes hand in hand with sarcasm.
Just like the tone it can be the volume used that makes all the difference to the interepateion of what is being said.
The main interpretation of the tone and volume of the word has to do with perceiving the intention of the speaker. It is often the perceioved intention that is objected to rather than the actual words spoken.
The volume at which we speak, if we investigate can reveal to us something about our psychology. For example, there are people who are capable of a decent speaking volume but chose to always speak softly. Then there are others who always speak loudly.
Many cultures characteristically speak with a particular volume.
Each ego makes use of volume. Anger speaks loudly or very quietly.
We know in practical terms that if we lower our volume in a volatile environment we can get much better results. If we use a slightly louder volume in a meeting we will be heard and our contribution listened to.
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