20 Intonation Patterns:
Statements:
1. Falling intonation: A statement of fact. (The dog is brown.)
2. Rising intonation: A statement with uncertainty or a question tag. (You're going to the park, right?)
3. Mid-level intonation: A neutral statement, often used for lists. (We need milk, eggs, and bread.)
4. Rising-falling intonation: Emphasis or surprise. (You won the lottery?!)
Questions:
5. Rising intonation: Yes/No questions. (Are you coming?)
6. Falling intonation: Wh-questions. (What is your name?)
7. Falling-rising intonation: A question with implied uncertainty or a request for confirmation. (You're sure about this?)
Lists:
8. Rising intonation: Listing items, with the final item having falling intonation. (We need apples, oranges, and bananas.)
9. Falling intonation: Listing items with emphasis on each item. (We need milk, eggs, and bread.)
Emphasis:
10. Rising-falling intonation: Highlighting a particular word or phrase. (It was *her* fault, not mine!)
11. Extra-high pitch: Expressing strong emotion. (I *told* you so!)
12. Slow tempo: Adding emphasis to important words. (This is *very* important.)
Exclamations:
13. Rising-falling intonation: Expressing surprise, excitement, or annoyance. (Wow! That's amazing!)
14. Falling intonation: Expressing disappointment or resignation. (Oh, well.)
Commands:
15. Falling intonation: A direct command. (Go to bed!)
16. Rising intonation: A polite request. (Could you close the door?)
Interrogative Tags:
17. Rising intonation: Seeking confirmation or agreement. (It's a nice day, isn't it?)
18. Falling intonation: Expressing certainty or a strong opinion. (It's a nice day, isn't it?)
Other:
19. Falling-rising intonation: A sarcastic statement. (Oh, *that's* great.)
20. Rising-falling-rising intonation: A dramatic or complex statement. (I can't *believe* what *just* happened!)
This is just a small sample of the many possible intonation patterns. The actual way intonation is used will depend on the specific language, the context, and the speaker's intention.