Phonology and Intonation Quiz
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How does intonation differ in intonation languages like English and tone languages like Chinese and Thai?

  • In intonation languages, changing the tone changes the dictionary meaning
  • In tone languages, changing the tone has no impact on the word's meaning
  • In tone languages, changing the tone affects only the spelling, not the meaning
  • In intonation languages, changing the tone only affects attitudinal meaning, not dictionary meaning (correct)

    • What does intonation refer to in spoken language?

  • The volume of the voice
  • The clarity of pronunciation
  • The rise and fall of the pitch of the voice (correct)
  • The speed of speech delivery

    • What property of sounds corresponds to the perception of pitch by a hearer?

  • Frequency (correct)
  • Duration
  • Timbre
  • Amplitude

    • In a tone language, how are words distinguished?

    <p>Purely by the pitch of the voice used on individual syllables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the perception of higher pitch in a vowel?

    <p>More rapid vibration of the vocal cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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