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 (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field does discourse intonation analyze?

<p>Pragmatics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does intonation have to do with in different languages?

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

What is the role of intonation in English?

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

What is the minimum unit of intonation?

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

What determines the choices made in discourse intonation?

<p>Context (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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