Stress and Rhythm in Languages Quiz AI-generated not validated

Which of the following is an example of a stress-timed language?

• Spanish

• French

• German

• Chinese

In a stress-timed language, which syllable is articulated with due prominence?

• Last syllable

• Unstressed syllable

• Tonic syllable

• Stressed syllable

What is the unit of rhythm called in language?

• Beat

• Bar

• Meter

• Foot

In which type of speech does the tonic syllable generally occur in the last content word in the sentence?

• Formal speech

• Spontaneous speech

• Prepared speech

• Informal speech

What is the most stressed syllable in an utterance called?

• Tonic syllable

• Primary syllable

• Prominent syllable

• Accentuated syllable

In an unmarked utterance, where does the tonic syllable generally fall?

• Third stressed syllable

• Second stressed syllable

• Last stressed syllable

• First stressed syllable

Which of the following sentences has the tonic syllable on the word the speaker wishes to emphasize?

• You mustn't talk so loudly.

• I'm planning to leave.

• She was wearing a red dress.

• I want to know where he's travelling to.

In the mini dialogues, where does the tonic syllable fall in Speaker B's reply?

• First word

• Second word

• Third word

• Fourth word

What is the name of the interactive practice material to identify the tonic syllable in English utterances?

• PLATO

• ATHENA

• ZEUS

• HERMES

What is the main pitch movement of the tonic syllable?

• Fluctuating

• Stable

• Low to high

• High to low