4. Intonation

Question 1

It is possible to use the same words to convey…

Answer 1

a huge variety of meanings, moods, intentions by using intonation

Question 2

Difference between stress and intonation

Answer 2

Stress is concerned with individual words, whereas intonation extends over a phrase or utterance

Question 3

“Thank you” starting high and ending low means…

Answer 3

real gratitude

Question 4

“Thank you” starting low and ending high means…

Answer 4

casual acknowledgement of something not really important

Question 5

Different intonation patterns

Answer 5

1 falling intonation
2 rising intonation
3 falling-rising intonation
4 flat or zero intonation

Question 6

when do we use falling intonation?

Answer 6

Affirmative
wh questions
commands
greetings and exclamations

Question 7

when do we use rising intonation?

Answer 7

yes no questions
doubt, indifference, politeness or interest
surprise, concern, anxiety or suspicion

Question 8

when do we use falling-rising intonation?

Answer 8

uncertainty or hesitation
apologizing
different opinions
irony