Rising and Falling Intonation
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Which type of intonation is typically used when asking questions that can be answered with a 'yes' or 'no'?

  • Mixed intonation, alternating between rising and falling.
  • Falling intonation, indicating a statement.
  • Level intonation, showing no emotional change.
  • Rising intonation, signaling a question. (correct)

In which of the following scenarios would falling intonation be most appropriate?

  • Expressing surprise or disbelief about a statement.
  • Giving a command or making a statement. (correct)
  • Checking if someone agrees with your statement.
  • Asking a question that requires a detailed explanation.

How does the correct use of intonation contribute to effective communication?

  • It reduces the need for proper vocabulary.
  • It simplifies the grammatical structure of sentences.
  • It helps convey the speaker's emotions and intentions, clarifying the meaning of the message. (correct)
  • It primarily enhances the aesthetic quality of speech without affecting its clarity.

Which of the following questions would most likely be spoken with a rising intonation?

<p>&quot;Are you bringing a dish to the potluck?&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is most appropriately delivered with falling intonation?

<p>&quot;Close the door, please.&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is intonation?

The rise and fall of the voice in speech.

Rising intonation

Voice rises at the end of the sentence.

When to use Rising Intonation (questions)

Questions that can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'.

Falling intonation

Used in WH- questions and declarative/imperative statements, the voice falls.

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When to use Falling Intonation (questions)

Questions starting with 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why', 'how'.

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Study Notes

  • Good speakers use correct pitch and intonation to convey meaning
  • Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice in speech
  • Proper intonation requires attention to how we speak

Rising Intonation

  • Rising intonation involves the voice rising at the end of a sentence
  • Use rising intonation for questions answerable by "YES" or "NO"
  • Rising intonation is also suitable when checking on someone or someone’s statement
  • Examples include: "Are you hungry?" and "Did you receive an award during recognition?"

Falling Intonation

  • Falling intonation is used in "WH-" questions, declarative statements, and imperative statements
  • Examples include: "My grandmother had a beautiful garden in Leyte," "It is nice to meet your college friends," and "Why did they choose that topic for their research?"

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Intonation involves the rise and fall of the voice. Rising intonation is used in questions answerable by 'YES' or 'NO'. Falling intonation is used in 'WH-' questions, declarative statements, and imperative statements.

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