Speech: Rise and fall of tones in English language. - SS1 English Lesson Note

Rise and fall tones are two of the most common types of intonation in English. Rise intonation is used to indicate a question, uncertainty, or a request for more information. Fall intonation is used to indicate a statement, command, or exclamation.

Here are some examples of rise and fall intonation in English:

Rise intonation:

"Are you coming?"

"I'm not sure."

"Can you help me?"

Fall intonation:

"I'm going to the store."

"Get out of here!"

"That's amazing!"

Intonation can also be used to convey a variety of other emotions, such as surprise, doubt, or sarcasm. For example, a speaker might use a rising intonation to indicate surprise at something they just heard:

"You're going to the store??"

Or, they might use a falling intonation to indicate doubt:

"I'm going to the store...?"

Intonation is a powerful tool that can be used to add emphasis and meaning to your speech. By learning how to use intonation effectively, you can improve your communication skills and make your message more clear and engaging.

Here are some additional tips for using rise and fall intonation effectively:

• Use rise intonation to indicate questions, uncertainty, or requests for more information.
• Use fall intonation to indicate statements, commands, or exclamations.
• Use intonation to convey a variety of emotions, such as doubt or sarcasm. 
• Practice using intonation until you feel comfortable with it.