Mastering Intonation Skills

What is rising intonation?

• Rising intonation is when the pitch of the voice falls at the end of a sentence.

• Rising intonation is a technique used to emphasize the beginning of a sentence.

• Rising intonation refers to a speech pattern with a constant pitch throughout the sentence.

• Rising intonation is a speech pattern where the pitch of the voice rises at the end of a sentence.

Can you give an example of a question with rising intonation?

• You're coming to the party?

• She likes ice cream?

• They finished the project?

• You're going to the store?

How does falling intonation sound?

• Falling intonation sounds like a decrease in pitch at the end of a phrase.

• Falling intonation occurs when the pitch remains high at the end of a statement.

• Falling intonation sounds like a rise in pitch at the end of a phrase.

• Falling intonation is characterized by a steady pitch throughout a sentence.

Identify a statement that uses falling intonation.

• I will go to the store.

• Let's go to the store together.

• Are you going to the store?

• I might go to the store later.

What is the difference between a statement and a question?

• A statement provides information; a question seeks information.

• A statement is always true; a question is always false.

• A statement is a type of question; a question is a type of statement.

• A statement asks for clarification; a question makes a declaration.

Which sentence has rising intonation: 'You are coming?' or 'You are coming.'?

• You are coming!

• You are coming?

• You are coming, right?

• Are you coming?

How can intonation change the meaning of a sentence?

• Intonation is irrelevant to sentence meaning.

• Intonation only affects the volume of speech.

• Intonation can only indicate the speaker's age.

• Intonation can change the meaning of a sentence by indicating questions, emotions, or emphasis.

Practice saying 'Really?' with rising intonation.

• Really!

• Really?

• Really...

• Really?

Say 'I love ice cream.' with emphasis. How does it sound?

• I enjoy ice cream!

• I LOVE ice cream!

• I love ice!

• I like ice cream!

What intonation do we use for yes/no questions?

• Rising intonation

• Rising and falling intonation

• Flat intonation

• Falling intonation