Intonation rising and falling tones - SS3 English Lesson Note

Stress is the emphasis placed on certain words in a sentence. It is important for understanding the meaning of a sentence, as the stressed words often convey the most important information.
Intonation is the rise and fall of the pitch of a speaker's voice as they speak. It is also important for understanding the meaning of a sentence, as it can indicate the speaker's attitude or mood.
Rising and falling tones are two of the most common types of intonation in English. Rising tones are used to indicate questions, uncertainty, or surprise. Falling tones are used to indicate statements, commands, or certainty.
Consonants are the sounds that are made when the airstream is blocked or constricted in some way. They are important for understanding the meaning of a word, as they can distinguish between different words.
When listening and commenting on stress and intonation, it is important to pay attention to the following:

The stressed words in a sentence.
The rise and fall of the pitch of the speaker's voice.
The attitude or mood of the speaker.
The meaning of the words and the sentence as a whole.
It is also helpful to practice listening to different types of stress and intonation, so that you can become more familiar with them. There are many resources available online and in libraries that can help you with this.

Here are some examples of how stress and intonation can affect the meaning of a sentence:

"Do you want to go to the park?" (rising tone) = Asking a question.
"Do you want to go to the park?" (falling tone) = Making a statement.
"I love you." (rising tone) = Expressing uncertainty or surprise.
"I love you." (falling tone) = Expressing strong emotions.