Intonation

Introduction
Refers to the way the pitch of a speaker's voice rises or falls.
It is about how we say things, rather than what we say.
We can express our feelings with intonation.
Avoid sounding like a robot by using intonation.
 Two basic patterns
Rising Intonation:
The voice rises sharply at the end of the sentence.

Falling Intonation:
The voice rises earlier in the sentence then falls at the end of the sentence.
 1. Falling Intonation
- WH Questions

1) What is going on?

2) Where are you from?

3) Who is your idol?

 1. Falling Intonation
- Statements

1) I don't want to call her.

2) Those fruits are for deserts.

3) I'm going to surprise her.

 2. Rising Intonation
- Yes/no Questions

1) Did I get that right?

2) Have you seen my crush?

3) Are you happy?

3. Rising and Falling Intonation
- Questions Tags

1) You don't know where my cellphone is , do

you?

2) They are coming tomorrow, aren't they?

3. Rising and Falling Intonation
- Questions Tags

1) You don't know where my cellphone is , do

you?

2) They are coming tomorrow, aren't they?

g, Rising, Rising and Falling Int
- Lists

1) He bought apples, bananas,

oranges, and grapes.
 Intonation in storytelling
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