Intonation structure in English CONTENTS INTRODUCTION..........IV.........................................................................................3 CHAPTER I. INTONATION IN STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS..............6 1.1. Statement intonation patterns………………………………………………….6 1.2. Emphasis and contrast......................................................................................14 1.3. Polite requests and intonation………………………………………………..17 CHAPTER II. INTONATION EXPRESSING ATTITUDE AND EMOTIONS……………………………………………………………………...20 2.1. Expressing interest and surprise.......................................................................20 2.2. Intonation in formal conversations...................................................................23 2.3. Understanding cultural nuances in intonation………………………………..27 CONCLUSION......................................................................................................31 BIBLIOGRAPHY..................................................................................................33