Answer to Question #114692 in English for Kgomotso

Question

Read the following sentence out loud :"This is not reflected in low skilled sectors of the job market, but because of our history and politics of isolation and exclusion, diversity, flexibility and creativity have never been a feature of our economy, job market, education system or societal organization .."
How would you use stress and intonation when reading this sentence aloud? Write down the keywords you would stress and explain why you would stress them.

Answer 1

I would stress on the words NOT, HISTORY, ISOLATION, and EXCLUSION. Stressing these words helps the speaker expound on factors that play a major role in low skilled sectors of the job market.

I would pause after the word exclusion. The pause helps the listener pay attention to what the speaker intends to say next.  

I would also stress the word NEVER to emphasize the fact that diversity, flexibility and creativity are often overlooked.