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a) a quizzical meaning
b) an interrogative meaning
c) an implicatory meaning
d) a negative meaning
14. In __________________ the implication is basically of a modal-attitudinal kind: it often gives
the impression that what the speaker admits or denies is in conflict with his own or his
interlocutor’s previous opinion.
a) the High Rise
b) the Low Fall
c) the Fall-Rise
d) the Rise-Fall
15. __________________ a combination of a descending overall contour, even pitch throughout a
stress-group, and a diffuse (or mixed) distribution of prominence.
a) The Stepping (Gradually Descending Stepping) Head
b) The Ascending Stepping Head
c) The Low Head
d) The Scandent Head
16. ________________ before a falling nuclear tone may express the speaker’s irritation or vice
versa, cheerfulness and interest (the exact meaning is always clear from the context).
a) The Sliding Head
b) The Scandent Head
c) The High Head
d) The Broken Descending Stepping Head
17. Since the whole utterance with ___________________ is pronounced within a narrow voice-
range there is an impression of smaller overall prominence. Such utterances often convey a cool,
detached, phlegmatic, disinterested or disapproving attitude.
a) The High Head
b) The Stepping Head
c) The Sliding Head
d) The Low Head
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