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Intonation in English & Arabic
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Functions of intonation :
In grammatical structure . Clarify the contrast between different question types & the way which question differ from statement . Express speaker’s attitude .
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The importance of intonation in social interaction :
Turn-talking Information structure Distinguishing the meaning
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Intonation pattern : two basic patterns : Falling intonation.
Rising intonation .
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What is falling intonation ?
a pattern in which your voice falls to low pitch by the end of the thought group or statement .
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What it does communicate ?
Certainty : You are telling the fact or you are right . Completion : You are done from speaking .
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Falling intonation : Declarative sentence . WH- question . Commands .
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What is rising intonation ?
Conveys your impression It is used on : Yes – No questions. open choice alternative questions.
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Types of English intonation :
High – Fall : The voice starts high and falls to law pitch . We use it in : *Polite , friendly verbless . *Polite & affirmative structure . ex. This is the living room . Well , what did you eat? Youarent serious. Are you?
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Low – Rise : The voice starts at low or medium pitch and rises to high pitch . We use it in : When expecting disagreement in tag- question structure . ex. You like to drink tea , don't you ? Repeat. What did you say? Confident imparative: Press the button.
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Low – Fall : The voice starts medium pitch and falls to low pitch . We use it in : In cold expressions verbless . ex. Good Serious imparative Turn right again
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Low –Rise : The voice starts low and rises to medium pitch . We use it in : Friendly & polite expression in an interrogative structure . ex. Do you live near here ?
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Fall –Rise : The voice starts high then falls then rise . We use it in : Expressing partial agreement ex . He is flying to London .
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Rise – Fall : The voice starts in medium pitch then rises and then falls . We use it in : Expressing impressions in a form of verbless structure . ex . Fantastic
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Intonation patterns in Arabic :
The differences between English and Arabic intonation pattern :
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b) Calling on persons
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b) Calling on persons
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activities for teaching English intonation :
Teacher must be aware of different function of intonation . Use conversation in order to turn-talking , supporting , questioning . Have assistant ( record – native speakers)
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Teacher can use role play and drama activities ( play – stories…..)
Intonation can also be taught by fun and games . Teachers can express their attitude and feeling by using intonation .
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Practice : Say “ Hello “ To a friend you meet regularly .
To a friend you haven’t seen for 10 years . To a friend whom you don’t like .
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