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Zorluk: OrtaIntonation Patterns

Complete the phonological description of intonation in alternative questions by filling in the blanks.

Cevap:In standard English intonation, an alternative question presenting two options (for example, 'Shall we take a taxi or walk?') typically features a 【rising】 tune on the first option and a 【falling】 tune on the final option.

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The first blank requires 'rising' (or 'rise') and the second blank requires 'falling' (or 'fall').
In standard Received Pronunciation (RP), alternative questions presenting distinct choices connected by 'or' use a rising pitch tune on the initial non-final options to show incomplete thought/continuation, followed by a falling pitch tune on the final option to mark completion.

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1
Identify the structural type of utterance
The utterance 'Shall we take a taxi or walk?' is an alternative question offering a choice between choices.
Intonation patterns in Received Pronunciation depend on whether an utterance presents open choices, polar choices, or lists.
2
Determine pitch contour rules for alternative questions
The pitch rises on the first alternative and falls on the final alternative.
A rising tune indicates that the offer of choices is incomplete, whereas a falling tune signals finality at the completion of the query.

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Intonation Contours for Alternative Questions
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Intonation Patterns

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