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Models of Intonation in Linguistics

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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?

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?

Five

Two

Three (correct)

Four

What does the tone tier in the ToBI system show?

Perceived pitch contours Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol used to represent a stressed syllable in the ToBI system?

<ul> <li></li> </ul> Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?

It is an old school of thought Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of the AM model over the British School in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?

It is more integrated with technology Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the break index tier in the ToBI system?

It marks the perceived strength of phrase boundaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the notation symbol used to represent a high pitch in the ToBI system?

H Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the British School and the AM model in terms of teaching intonation to ESL learners?

The British School provides auditory perception, while the AM model provides current sources Signup and view all the answers