オーストラリア・ニュージーランド英語における末尾上昇イントネーション

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This thesis deals with a small-scale study of the use of a particular intonation frequently used in Australia and New Zealand, usually referred to as a high-rising tone (HRT). This tone is used here to refer to a rising pitch at the end of declarative sentences where in standard speech a falling tone would be the norm. Although HRTs can be occasionally heard in North America and Britain, they are particularly prevalent throughout Down Under. HRTs are a discoursal device. A speaker might use HRTs to elicit a response from the listener about what has been said, or seek empathy from him. Also, HRTs are used as markers of politeness, with which a speaker actively invites the listener to take part in the discourse, trying to establish a common ground between both of them. However, HRTs are not necessarily used throughout the whole population. Instead, their use occurs more frequently in the working class, especially among younger speakers, and furthermore women use them more than men.
1999-12-31