Section 4 Below are three perceptual characteristics. For each perceptual characteristic:  Give a brief description, including the vocal tract positioning when appropriate (3 points) Indicate which MSDs are associated with each perceptual characteristic (3 points)

Writing using figurative language can enhance our writing. What is a key characteristic of figurative language in writing?

Persistent hypernasality Description: 

What would be your therapeutic approach for this patient (restore/compensate/adjust)? Justify your response, making reference to their symptoms, their speech and neurological diagnosis, and likely prognosis.

Which of the following is NOT a major editing error?

Now listen to the five brief recordings provided here. Under Section 4 on the paper exam, indicate which of the five recordings exhibit the above perceptual characteristics. Some clips may exhibit multiple characteristics; some characteristics may be present in multiple videos! (4 points per characteristic) (4 points per characteristic) Note: the checkbox below is just so you can indicate to Canvas that you are done with this question.  Recording A:    Recording B:    Recording C:    Recording D:    Recording E:  

Why is it important to vary sentence structure in writing?

Associated MSDs (persistent hypernasality) 

Associated MSDs (equal and excess stress)

Extra credit (5 points) What speech diagnosis would you give clip A? Briefly justify your answer.