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What is the role of intonation in a language like English?
Changing the function of a sentence
How does a tonal language differ from other languages?
By contrasting meaning using pitch in individual syllables
What is the significance of stress in English?
Indicating part of speech
How does Mandarin Chinese use tones to convey meaning?
By employing pitch variations
What is the purpose of intonation patterns in a language?
Modifying the function of a sentence
How many tonal languages are estimated to exist in Africa?
Approximately 1,000
What is the main similarity between intonation and punctuation in English?
Both modify sentence functions
Which languages are categorized as tonal languages based on the text?
Chinese, Thai, and Burmese
Test your knowledge on how pitch and stress can change the function of English sentences. Learn about how intonation can alter meaning within a sentence by changing the pitch. Explore the importance of pitch and stress in distinguishing between statements and questions.
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