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Intonation is the rising and falling or the variation of the tone of Intonation

Intonation is the rising and falling or the variation of the tone of Intonation voice when we speak.

In intonation, we have three pitch levels n. Lowest n. Middle n. Highest tone

In intonation, we have three pitch levels n. Lowest n. Middle n. Highest tone

3 – highest tone PITCH OR TONE LEVELS 2 – middle tone 1 –

3 – highest tone PITCH OR TONE LEVELS 2 – middle tone 1 – lowest tone

FINAL INTONATION PATTERNS

FINAL INTONATION PATTERNS

THE 2 -3 -1 PATTERN OR THE RISING-FALLING INTONATION PATTERN 3 – highest tone

THE 2 -3 -1 PATTERN OR THE RISING-FALLING INTONATION PATTERN 3 – highest tone 2 – middle tone 1 – lowest tone

THE 2 -3 PATTERN OR THE RISING INTONATION PATTERN 3 – highest tone 2

THE 2 -3 PATTERN OR THE RISING INTONATION PATTERN 3 – highest tone 2 – middle tone

n. A fourth pitch level is also used depending on the emotion expressed in

n. A fourth pitch level is also used depending on the emotion expressed in a sentence.

Of final intonation patterns

Of final intonation patterns

First rule n. Declarative sentences or factual sentences follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

First rule n. Declarative sentences or factual sentences follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

EXAMPLE: The cookie was stolen.

EXAMPLE: The cookie was stolen.

EXAMPLE: The book is on the table.

EXAMPLE: The book is on the table.

Second rule n. Imperative sentences follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

Second rule n. Imperative sentences follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

EXAMPLE: Please hand me the book.

EXAMPLE: Please hand me the book.

EXAMPLE: Pick a better choice.

EXAMPLE: Pick a better choice.

Third rule n. Information questions follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

Third rule n. Information questions follow the 2 -3 -1 pattern.

EXAMPLE: Where is the cookie?

EXAMPLE: Where is the cookie?

EXAMPLE: Who took the cookie?

EXAMPLE: Who took the cookie?

Fourth rule n. Yes-no questions follow the 2 -3 pattern.

Fourth rule n. Yes-no questions follow the 2 -3 pattern.

EXAMPLE: Did she take the cookie?

EXAMPLE: Did she take the cookie?

EXAMPLE: Do you like cookies?

EXAMPLE: Do you like cookies?

Activity No. 1 Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences. 1. He

Activity No. 1 Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences. 1. He studies literature. 2. Bring me the papers. 3. Why is she absent? 4. Did you see him? 5. Is she intelligent?

Activity No. 1 Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences. 1. He

Activity No. 1 Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences. 1. He studies literature. 2. Bring me the papers. 3. Why is she absent?

4. Did you see him? 5. Is she intelligent? Very Good!!!

4. Did you see him? 5. Is she intelligent? Very Good!!!

QUIZ Draw the correct final intonation pattern for the following sentences. 1. 2. 3.

QUIZ Draw the correct final intonation pattern for the following sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. She is perfect. Who is your rival for the first spot? Wouldn’t it be nice if we go out? Did you know that she isn’t coming? Honesty is the best policy. Hope springs eternal. I’d like to come over to talk about some matters. 8. Bring me the book. 9. Please carry the bag for me. 10. Every dog has a collar.

THANK YOU! PREPARED BY: Vanessa V. Adriano

THANK YOU! PREPARED BY: Vanessa V. Adriano

Are you going to school today?

Are you going to school today?

The booth is already closed.

The booth is already closed.

Where are your brothers?

Where are your brothers?

Aren’t you coming with us?

Aren’t you coming with us?

Tomorrow is another day.

Tomorrow is another day.