Structure, Function, and Application of English Intonation

Author: Bu Youhong (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Structure, Function, and Application of English Intonation studies the role of intonation in linguistic communication from the perspective of phonetics. The book elaborates on the development of English intonation through various intonation systems in English. It theoretically examines the basic categories, tonal structures, and meanings of English intonation; discusses the relationship between the nuclear position of English intonation and the information center, as well as the various functions of intonation. The focus of the research is not limited to intonation itself but rather views it as a component of spoken language from a macro perspective, while organically integrating intonation with syntax. From the aspects of cognitive psychology and linguistics, it provides a concrete and accessible analysis of the differences between the tonal system of Chinese and English intonation, aiming to help Chinese learners overcome negative transfer from their native language. Ultimately, it seeks to enable them to understand how native English speakers use intonation in oral communication and apply it to their own speech behavior.