Phrasing AND Pausing - Evelyn Martinez PDF

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PHRASING AND PAUSING A phrase is a thought group or a group of words that convey meaning. A pause is a brief moment during which the speaker is silent. Sentence should be divided into phrases or thought groups through the use of pauses. The speaker can use a pause to convey or emphasize meaning or simply take a breath.

Examples: 1. The phone book // is on the shelf. 2. Steve said, // “Sue is gone.” 3. Mr. White, // our neighbor // is very nice.

INTONATION it refers to the use of melody and the rise and fall of the voice when speaking. It can determine grammatical meaning as well as the speaker’s attitude. It will tell whether a person is making a statement or asking a question; it will also indicate if the person is confident, doubtful, shy, annoyed or impatient. Correct use of intonation is necessary to convey your message correctly and to make you sound like a native English speaker. Example:  

I went home… That’s Bill’s car..

1. Phrases ending with a falling intonation A. Declarative statements a. Linda is my sister. (falling pitch) B. Questions that require more than a Yes or No response a.Where is my book? 2. Phrases ending with rising pitch A. Questions that ask for a Yes/No response a. Will you stay? B. Statements that express doubt or uncertainty a.She ate 20 hotdogs. 3. Intonation in sentences with two or more phrases. Example: He can sing, but he can’t dance. We were hungry, thirsty and tired.

A. Declarative sentences with two or more phrases – keep your voice level – before the connecting word and lower it at the end. a.I must buy coffee, tea and milk. b. She speaks French, but not Spanish.(falling pitch) B. Questions presenting 2 or more choices – keep your voice level – before the connecting word and lower it when you finish your question a.Would you like cake – or pie? (falling pitch) b.Is he leaving tomorrow – or Sunday? (falling pitch) C. Yes/No questions with 2 or more phrases – keep your voice level – before the connecting word, and use a rising pitch at the end of a question. Example: Will you come – if I drive you? Did he like the new belt – and gloves I bought? (rising pitch)...