Components of intonation

What is intonation?

• The melody of speech

• The grammar of speech

• The spelling of words

Which component of intonation shows the rise and fall of the voice?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Stress

What does stress emphasize in speech?

• Important words

• Word spelling

• Sentence length

Which component is connected with the speed of speaking?

• Rhythm

• Tempo

• Tone

Which intonation pattern is used in yes/no questions?

• Falling

• Rising

• Non-final

Which intonation pattern is typical for statements?

• Rising

• Falling

• Non-final

What is rhythm in speech?

• Regular repetition of stress

• Spelling rules

• Sentence meaning

Non-final intonation is used when…

• The speaker has finished the thought

• The speaker continues the sentence

• The sentence is a question

Which component organizes speech into units of meaning?

• Stress

• Pauses

• Pitch

Rising intonation usually expresses…

• Certainty

• Doubt or incompleteness

• Agreement