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How does intonation differ in intonation languages like English and tone languages like Chinese and Thai?
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?
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?
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?
In a tone language, how are words distinguished?
What determines the perception of higher pitch in a vowel?
What determines the perception of higher pitch in a vowel?