๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Intonation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Intonation refers to the rise and fall of pitch in speech. It is the way we use pitch patterns to convey meaning, emotion, and emphasis.

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