How can I close a dialogue box?

A black dialogue box has appeared on my screen. Inside the box there is information about exactly where my cursor is on the screen. The information is read aloud to me by the computer as long as the sound is on.
I have tried to close the box but I cannot seem to 'quit' the 'box'. I have tried to search the finder, apps, system preferences, help and spotlight. I cannot locate any information about this dialogue box. I also tried turning off and restarting the computer but the box reopens. It is annoying and limits how I can move around a window-for example, in Safari, I cannot scroll down unless the box is highlighted.
HOW CAN I GET RID OF THIS BOX?!!!!!!!
Thanks.

Hi marcel cat,
It sounds like Voice Over (a screen reading accessability option for people with vision limitations) may have been accidentally turned on. You may find the following article helpful:
Mac OS X 10.6: If your computer speaks or a box appears on screen
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH7251
Regards,
- Brenden

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