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In a long sentence with two thought groups,
there'll be a mid-sentence pause. We'll use
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two different intonation patterns. The
second half uses falling intonation to
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show completion. The first half might use
a low-rise intonation pattern. Listen.
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If life is a story, you're the author.
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If life is a story...
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I'm not using a sharp rise like I would in a
question. Ss life a story? This is a low-rise.
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If life is a story, you're the author.
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Another possible pattern in the
first half is a fall-rise intonation,
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where a voice drops a little
and then rises. For example:
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When you write your story, make it a good one.
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When you write your story, make it a good one.
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