This document discusses intonation in speech and how rising and falling pitch is used to convey meaning. Falling intonation is used for simple statements, commands, and questions that cannot be answered with yes or no, while rising intonation is used for yes-no questions and statements that end in a series. The document uses examples to illustrate how intonation differs depending on the context and intent of the speaker.

2. Mother, I’m home.
Mother, I’m home. (worried)
Mother, I’m home. (angry)
Mother, I’m home. (excited)
Mother, I’m home. (sad)

3. INTONATON
- it is the rise and fall in
pitch of voice in speech.

4. The falling intonation is
used when:
•Simple statements of
facts
Examples: I will go to
school tomorrow.
She’s not happy with the
results of the test.

5. •Command
Examples: Pass your
paper.
Give me more
clues.

6. •Question which cannot be
answered by “yes” or “no”.
Examples: What are your
plans?
How did you do that?

7. The rising intonation is
used when:
•End of Yes-No question.
Examples: Did you see
him in the crowd?
Are you coming this
Sunday?

8. •Statements that end
with a series.
Example: His favorite
subjects are English,
Math, Science, and
Civics.

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