Intonation Patterns

INTONATION PATTERNS

By:Ariza Zulenny Malaver Juana Ramirez Karen Johan Suaza

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Introduction

Without a doubt, English plays an important role in today's society, since it is considered a universal language that connects us with the world. When speaking English there are many factors that influence our communication to be effective, one of theseThe factors are "intonation patterns", fundamental aspects in the production and understanding of the language. In our work we are going to explore the different intonation patterns in English, with different examples that will help us understand the linguistic context of each of them, in addition there will be a focus on the use of emotions in intonation.

Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Intonation in Sentences

Intonation

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Conclusions

References

Intonation

Intonation

Intonation describes how the voice rises and falls in speech. We use it when we want to express an emotion; when, for example, we want to differentiate a question from a statement, and depending on the situation, we identify certain sounds and rhythmic characteristics. The three main intonation patterns in English are: falling intonation, rising intonation, and falling-rising intonation.

Components of intonation

The components of intonation in English refer to how the voice is modulated when speaking. Key elements include tone, rhythm, and emphasis. Pitch refers to the tone of voice, which may rise or fall at the end of a sentence to indicate a question or statement.Rhythm relates to the speed and length of syllables, which can affect overall intonation. Emphasis is used to highlight words or parts of a sentence, which can change intonation to convey different meanings.

Intonation patterns

Intonation patterns are variations in tone of voice that are used to convey meaning in spoken language. Some common patterns include rising intonation for questions, falling intonation for statements, and flat intonation for neutral statements.

Rising intonation

Falling intonation

Each of these intonation styles (Rising and Falling) is related to a specific type of sentence.

Describes the rise of the voice when speaking. This pattern is often used for yes or no questions.

Describes the descent of the voice when speaking. This pattern is typically used for statements or commands.

"Did you go to the party last night?"

"I really enjoyed the movie."

"Close the door"

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Intonation in Sentences

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Intonation in sentences

Statements

Statements (including positive and negative sentences) normally end with a falling intonation; the prominent word bears the highest point and the intonation stays low after that.

Commands

Commands and requests usually end with a falling intonation; however, if the request is a question, it is treated like a yes/no question, and has rising intonation

Information questions

In information questions, the well-known Wh questions, often end with a falling intonation and we use them when we have no idea what the answer is.

Yes/No Questions

In Questions expecting a“Yes/No “ we use the ascending tone, when for example we have doubts about something or we simply want to verify or confirm an answer.

Tag-Questions

Tag-Questions can end with a falling or rising intonation. If the person is doubting what will happen and is looking for the answer, rising intonation is used. Now, if the person knows the answer and wants to confirm, falling intonation is used.

A list of things

In a list of things, we use rising, rising, and finally falling intonation. We are naming a series of things in ascending tone and to name the last thing you use descending intonation, this to show that it is last and the list is finished

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Intonation in Sentences

Intonation

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Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Really?

Really?

Intonation can help you understand how a person feels and show others how you feel. Sadness, happiness, excitement, doubt, disagreement. All these feelings and emotions can be understood through ascending or descending intonation.

Really?

Really?

Falling intonation

Rising intonation

Rise, fall, rise

Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Examples

That sounds great ! Amazing! Good for you!

Really? No way! wow!

Oh no! That's terrible.

Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Practice-Reactions

"Sorry , I can't come. I'm sick"

We will see these videos about movies, series to understand how intonation is affected by emotions. And analize each one

Men in Black By Barry Sonnenfield 1997

Lucifer By Tom Kapinos 2016

Inside Out Men in Black By Pete Docter 2015

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Clip From Movie Inside Out

Emotions affect our intonation for example when we are sad: - We have a low tone of voice. - The tone is lower and slower. Or when we are happy our tone of voice is completely different: - Our tone of voice is higher and more fluid. - But the tone can vary due to emotion.

Clip From Movie Inside Out

Other emotions such as anger make our tone of voice:- Voice volume is loud and faster. - We talk intensely and hit the words

We will see these videos about movies, series to understand how intonation is affected by emotions. And analize each one

Men in Black By Barry Sonnenfield 1997

Lucifer By Tom Kapinos 2016

Inside Out Men in Black By Pete Docter 2015

Clip From Movie Men in Black

It is a great advantage to learn to manage emotions in your voice. Thanks to the ability that we have to adapt we can lead our body and our intonation to adjust to what we need at a specific moment.

We will see these videos about movies, series to understand how intonation is affected by emotions. And analize each one

Men in Black By Barry Sonnenfield 1997

Lucifer By Tom Kapinos 2016

Inside Out Men in Black By Pete Docter 2015

Clip From Series “Lucifer”

• This clip demonstrates intonation when the person is frustrated, frightened, and sad for whatever reason.
• The volume of a person's voice in that state is loud, tearful, and exhausted.

Using Intonation to express Different Emotions

Intonation in Sentences

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QUIZ

Let's put what we have learned to the test !

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Question 1/5

Expresses anger

Expresses sadness

Expresses joy

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Question 2/5

That´s amazing !

Rising

Falling

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Graphically the intonation in this sentence is¿What´s your name?

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Read the sentence with the emotion below"I am going to marry"

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Intonation is...

describes how the voice rises and falls in speech.

is a distinctive way of pronouncing words or sounds

emotions we feel

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Conclusions

• In a world where English is increasingly spoken, where people seek to be natural and confident when practicing the language, intonation and knowing its patterns is very important, to understand why, for example, it also changes meaning depending on the context. It helps to express emotions, the listener better understands what is meant, to distinguish between statements, questions, requests and orders and in the same way incorrect intonation can generate misunderstandings with other people.
• Intonation is important when speaking because it defines how we feel, there are different types of volume when speaking and it also helps to understand the context of what you want to express.

References

Intonation. (2023). En English Grammar Today - Cambridge Dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/intonation Intonation | LanGeek. (s. f.). Langeek. https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1250/intonation Annemarie. (2022, 16 marzo). American intonation patterns + 10 common uses. Speak Confident English. https://www.speakconfidentenglish.com/4-american-intonation-patterns/ Billie English. (2022, 8 junio). Intonation patterns in English | Pronunciation | Speaking naturally [Vídeo]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTuKCvK0RIQ J.C Wells (2006) “English Intonation: An Introduction” [Versión PDF] Kelly Gerald (2000) “How to teach pronunciation” [Versión PDF

References

The role of intonation in emotional expressions, Tanja Ba¨nziger, Klaus R. Scherer. Department of Psychology, FAPSE, University of Geneva, 40 bv du Pont-d’Arve, 1205 Gene`ve, Switzerland Received 28 August 2004; received in revised form 10 January 2005; accepted 4 February 2005 (PDF).

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