Intonation in reported speech
Angleščina · 9. razred
Intonation is like the music of language, showing meaning and emotion with the rise and fall of your voice. Reported speech is when you tell someone what another person said without using their exact words. Knowing how to use intonation in reported speech helps you sound more natural in English.
Ključni pojmi
- Intonation
- The rise and fall of your voice when you speak.
- Reported Speech
- Telling someone what another person said without using their exact words.
- Falling Intonation
- Your voice goes down at the end of a sentence or clause.
- Rising Intonation
- Your voice goes up at the end of a sentence or clause.
What is Intonation?
Intonation is the way your voice goes up and down when you speak, similar to music. It helps us understand if something is a question or a statement, and the feelings behind the words. For example, a rising voice at the end usually means a question, while a falling voice suggests a statement.
- Intonation is the rise and fall of your voice.
- It helps convey meaning and emotion.
Intonation in Reported Statements
When you report a statement, your voice usually falls at the end of the reported clause. This falling intonation is typical for statements. For instance, if someone said, 'I like ice cream,' when you report it as 'She said that she liked ice cream,' your voice will fall at the end of 'ice cream.'
- Reported statements use falling intonation.
- Your voice goes down at the end of the reported clause.
Intonation in Reported Questions and Commands
When reporting questions or commands, they change into statements, so the intonation also becomes falling. Even if the original direct question had a rising intonation, the reported version will have a falling intonation. For example, 'Are you coming?' becomes 'She asked if I was coming' with a falling intonation.
- Reported questions become statements with falling intonation.
- Reported commands also use falling intonation.
Zanimivosti
- Intonation helps us understand the meaning and emotion behind words.
- Using correct intonation makes your English sound more natural.
Povzetek
Intonation is crucial for natural-sounding English, especially in reported speech. Reported statements, questions, and commands generally use a falling intonation at the end. Practicing by listening to native speakers will help you master this skill.
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Kaj se naučimo pri temi Intonation in reported speech?
Intonation is like the music of language, showing meaning and emotion with the rise and fall of your voice. Reported speech is when you tell someone what another person said without using their exact words. Knowing how to use intonation in reported speech helps you sound more natural in English.
Kaj je intonation?
The rise and fall of your voice when you speak.
Kaj je reported speech?
Telling someone what another person said without using their exact words.
Kaj je falling intonation?
Your voice goes down at the end of a sentence or clause.
Kako na kratko povzamemo temo Intonation in reported speech?
Intonation is crucial for natural-sounding English, especially in reported speech. Reported statements, questions, and commands generally use a falling intonation at the end. Practicing by listening to native speakers will help you master this skill.
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