Intonation for Attitude
Pitch shows emotion and attitude.
Examples
- Really? (surprise) vs Really. (doubt)
Key rules
- Intonation shows attitude and emotion, such as surprise or doubt
- A rising tone can show surprise; a falling tone can show certainty or doubt
- The same word can convey different feelings
Common mistakes
- Really? (rising, sounds surprised) vs Really. (falling, sounds doubtful) → Use the tone that matches your feeling
Use cases
- Expressing feelings in speech
- Acting and presenting
- Understanding tone in conversation
💡 Tip: Read a short dialogue with a range of emotions and notice how the pitch changes.