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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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Besides its grammatical function, what other function does intonation perform?
Options
A A phonological function.
B An attitudinal function.
Correct Answer
C A morphological function.
D An orthographic function.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Intonation also performs attitudinal functions since it often betrays the emotion or attitude of a speaker towards what is being said.

Hint

It can reveal feelings like surprise, boredom, or politeness.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 975 of 1604
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