Intonation

Question 1

Name the 4 functions of intonation

Answer 1

structural, accentual, attitudinal, discourse

Question 2

Name the 5 intonation patterns

Answer 2

• rise
• fall
• rise-fall
• fall-rise
• high key

Question 3

What is the intonation pattern “rise” used for?

Answer 3

looking for reassurance

Question 4

What is the intonation pattern “fall” used for?

Answer 4

definite answer/statement

Question 5

What is the intonation pattern “rise-fall” used for?

Answer 5

express surprise

Question 6

What is the intonation pattern “fall-rise” used for?

Answer 6

confirmation

Question 7

What is the intonation pattern “high key” used for?

Answer 7

strong agreement, excitement

Question 8

What does intonation consist of/include?

Answer 8

tone units, utterances, tonic syllables, feet