Match the definition to the word. 1 . interpretation 5 the act of pronouncing words or sounds clearly
2 . diaphragm 9 the act of describing the distinguishing qualities of a person
3 . animation 2 the muscle tissue which separates the chest from the abdomen in mammals
4 . diction 1 an explanation; the act of clarifying
5 . enunciation 4 choice and use of words
6 . humorous 6 comical; funny
7 . gesture 3 liveliness; spirit; vitality
8 . inflection 7 movement of any part of the body to express an idea or a feeling
9 . characterization 8 an alteration in pitch or tone of the voice

1. Interpretation- an explanation; the act of clarifying

2. Diaphragm - the muscle tissue which separates the chest from the abdomen in mammals

3. Animation- liveliness; spirit; vitality

4. Diction- choice and use of words .

5. Enunciation - the act of pronouncing words or sounds clearly

6. Humorous - comical; funny

7. Gesture -  movement of any part of the body to help express an idea or a feeling

8. Inflection - an alteration in pitch or tone of the voice

9. Characterization -  the act of describing the distinguishing qualities of a person.

Explanation:

1.Interpretation is the process or act of explaining in simpler terms the said words or sentences for the better understanding of the listeners.

2. Diaphragm is the thin muscle in the skeletal system that separates the chest and abdomen in mammals. It expands and decreases during inhalation and exhalation.

3. Animation is the lively expression of an individual while talking. The use of expressive language such as facial expression, gestures and even body movements are all part of an animation.

4. Diction is the selection of words or speech that is used during speaking or writing. Diction helps provide the best form of communication or expression in a writing or talking.

5. Enunciation is to say or pronounce the words that are spoken clearly so that the listeners can better get and understand what is being said. The clear and correct pronunciation of words is known as enunciation.

6. Humorous is the comical nature of any speech or sound or literary work or act. It is also known as being funny, not serious and a joke.

7. Gesture is the physical act of moving or using the hands and body to better express an idea or feeling. This use of gesture is an added language for the listeners to understand what is/has been said.

8. Inflection is the change in the voice tone or pitch such that it becomes higher or lower, depending on the nature of the conversation.

9. Characterization is the giving of description of the qualities possessed by an individual so as to better identify him/her from the others.

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