JSS2 ENGLISH STUDIES SECOND TERM WEEK NINE
CONTENT
- Speech Work: Intonation Patterns
- Structure: Indirect/Direct Speech
- Comprehension/Vocabulary Development: Emeka’s Family/The Media
- Composition: Expository Essay
- Literature: Themes of Precious Little Darling
ASPECT: Speech Work
TOPIC: Intonation Patterns
Meaning of Intonation
Intonation is the ‘melody’ of speech. It is the changing pitch of the voice. It is to a certain extent controlled by stress, for important changes of pitch occur only on stressed syllables.
Intonation may indicate doubt, certainty, disbelief, interest or indifference. If for instance, a speaker answers “yes” in reply to a question, different shades of meaning can be inferred from the speaker’s intonation. This reply, when given in a falling tune, means a strong affirmation which shows that there is no doubt in the speaker’s mind. But when the same reply is given in a rising tune, it suggests some reservation in the speaker’s mind. In English language, intonation has special functions which include: grammatical and attitudinal meaning.
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Maryam
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