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And what about the acrobat? ¯He was a`mazing.
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Good morning, David. ¯Hulˏlo, there!
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Stress-and-tone marks in the text: The High Pre-Head | ¯ |
The High Pre-Head never contains any stressed syllables. Before the High Fall it is said on the same pitch as the beginning of the fall. Before any other nuclear tone or any head the pitch of the High Pre-head is higher than the beginning of the following stressed syllable.
As compared to the Low Pre-head the High Pre-Head is used to add vivacity, liveliness or excitement to the attitudes expressed in the sentence.
Exercise
Read the following sentences with all intonation patterns possible for these communicative types. Observe the difference in meaning.
His behaviour can hardly be regarded as noble.
How did she take the unexpected news?
Did Jack happen to be in Paris at that time?
Enter Mr. Jackson’s name in this list.
This poem has an irresistible charm.
Did he know enough about her life to speak with confidence about it?
Oh, that won’t do.
It seemed a fascinating idea.
Where did they get settled at last?
Don’t get involved in it.
You’ve made a mess of the job.
You let him alone.
He seemed to lose heart in the business after that.
Give my best wishes to your Mother.
Why do you interest yourself in this affair?
Aren’t you Doctor Page’s new assistant?
Don’t you realize it’s quite against the rules to have him here?
Good morning, Doctor Manson.
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