jueves, 28 de junio de 2012
Falling-Rise Tone
Falling-Rise Tone
The use of this tone involves a moderately high to low fall, followed by
rise in the pitch from low to medium. This tone is used forr special
implications not verbally expressed.
The term "special implications" can include insinuations,
veiled insults, apology, unpleasant news, happiness, reassurance, or doubt on
the part of the speaker as to the validity of his remark. This tone shows
limited agreement, response with reservation, uncertainty, or doubt.
Now, listen and pronounce:
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