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What is the primary advantage of the AM model in terms of locating tonal information?
What is the primary advantage of the AM model in terms of locating tonal information?
- It can locate tonal information precisely on single syllables or at the edge. (correct)
- It is an old and well-established school of thought.
- It is only applicable to American English.
- It provides a straightforward approach to teaching intonation.
What is the most widely used system within the AM model?
What is the most widely used system within the AM model?
- Tones and Break Indices (ToBI) (correct)
- The British School
- Autosegmental Tiers
- Pitch Accent Model
How many levels of description does the ToBI system consist of?
How many levels of description does the ToBI system consist of?
- Five
- Two
- Three (correct)
- Four
What does the tone tier in the ToBI system show?
What does the tone tier in the ToBI system show?
What is the symbol used to represent a stressed syllable in the ToBI system?
What is the symbol used to represent a stressed syllable in the ToBI system?
What is the limitation of the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
What is the limitation of the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
What is the advantage of the AM model over the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
What is the advantage of the AM model over the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
What is the significance of the break index tier in the ToBI system?
What is the significance of the break index tier in the ToBI system?
What is the notation symbol used to represent a high pitch in the ToBI system?
What is the notation symbol used to represent a high pitch in the ToBI system?
What is the main difference between the British School and the AM model in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
What is the main difference between the British School and the AM model in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?
