Mastering Discourse Intonation
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Which aspect of speech does discourse intonation analyze?

  • Meaning and negotiation of meaning (correct)
  • Pronunciation
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar

    • What does intonation have to do with?

  • Changes in speed
  • Changes in volume
  • Changes in pitch (correct)
  • Changes in rhythm

    • Do intonation choices change the meaning of words in English?

  • Yes
  • It depends on the language
  • No (correct)
  • It depends on the context

    • What is the minimum unit of intonation?

    <p>Tone unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Brazil, what do we consider when selecting information to highlight in a tone unit?

    <p>Informativeness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field does discourse intonation analyze?

    <p>Pragmatics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does intonation have to do with in different languages?

    <p>Changes in pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of intonation in English?

    <p>To negotiate meaning in discourse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum unit of intonation?

    <p>Tone unit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the choices made in discourse intonation?

    <p>Context</p> Signup and view all the answers

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