1. Final Intonation Patterns

2. Intonation is the rising and falling or the variation of the tone of voice when we speak.

3. Highest tone Middle tone In intonation, we have three pitch levels
Lowest tone
Middle tone
Highest tone

4. 3 – highest tone
PITCH OR TONE LEVELS
2 – middle tone
1 – lowest tone

5. FINAL INTONATION PATTERNS

6. THE 2-3-1 PATTERN OR THE RISING-FALLING INTONATION PATTERN
3 – highest tone
2 – middle tone
1 – lowest tone

7. THE 2-3 PATTERN OR THE RISING INTONATION PATTERN
3 – highest tone
2 – middle tone

8. A fourth pitch level is also used depending on the emotion expressed in a sentence.

9. Of final intonation patterns
Rules
Of final intonation patterns

10. Declarative sentences or factual sentences follow the 2-3-1 pattern.
First rule
Declarative sentences or factual sentences follow the pattern.

11. EXAMPLE:
The cookie was stolen.

12. EXAMPLE:
The book is on the table.

13. Imperative sentences follow the 2-3-1 pattern.
Second rule
Imperative sentences follow the pattern.

14. EXAMPLE:
Please hand me the book.

15. EXAMPLE:
Pick a better choice.

16. Information questions follow the 2-3-1 pattern.
Third rule
Information questions follow the pattern.

17. EXAMPLE:
Where is the cookie?

18. EXAMPLE:
Who took the cookie?

19. Fourth rule
Yes-no questions follow the 2-3 pattern.

20. EXAMPLE:
Did she take the cookie?

21. EXAMPLE:
Do you like cookies?

22. Activity No. 1
Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences.
He studies literature.
Bring me the papers.
Why is she absent?
Did you see him?
Is she intelligent?

23. He studies literature. Bring me the papers. Why is she absent?
Activity No. 1
Draw the final intonation patterns for the following sentences.
He studies literature.
Bring me the papers.
Why is she absent?

24. Did you see him?
Is she intelligent?
Very Good!!!

25. QUIZ
Draw the correct final intonation pattern for the following sentences.
She is perfect.
Who is your rival for the first spot?
Wouldn’t it be nice if we go out?
Did you know that she isn’t coming?
Honesty is the best policy.
Hope springs eternal.
I’d like to come over to talk about some matters.
Bring me the book.
Please carry the bag for me.
Every dog has a collar.

26. THANK YOU!
PREPARED BY:
Vanessa V. Adriano

27. Are you going to school today?

28. The booth is already closed.

29. Where are your brothers?

30. Aren’t you coming with us?

31. Tomorrow is another day.