Parentheticals and Apposotives - Advanced Pronunciation 1 - AP1

What is an appositive?

• A phrase that shows contrast between two ideas.

• A phrase that renames or gives more information about a noun.

• A phrase that expresses an opinion.

• A verb that describes an action.

What is a parenthetical?

• A type of sentence fragment.

• A type of sentence fragment.

• A word or phrase that adds extra information or commentary.

• A question that appears in parentheses.

What intonation do we usually use for appositives?

• High rising throughout.

• Falling tone with a quick rhythm.

• Low intonation with a slight rise on important words.

• Flat intonation with no change.

What is the usual intonation for parentheticals at the beginning of a sentence?

• Falling sharply.

• Rising or slightly rising intonation.

• No intonation change.

• Flat tone until the end.

What is the usual intonation for parentheticals in the middle or end of a sentence?

• Rising sharply.

• Loud and stressed.

• Low intonation, separated by slight pauses.

• Monotone throughout.