Pattern Seven: High Pre-Nucleus + Low Rise (+ Tail)
The attitudesare basically the same as those conveyed by Patterns 1—3, but the meaning is intensified.
Statement
Stimulus: I'm afraid to fall.
Response: You'll be Vsafe e'nough if you 'don't look ,DOWN.
Special Question
Stimulus: I wouldn't dream of doing there. Response: "Why ,NOT?
General Question
Stimulus: She'll be back later.
Response: VCould I 'leave a ,MESSAGE for her?
Imperative
Stimulus: What a nasty cold day. Response: Cheer ,UP.
Exclamation
Stimulus: I've lost my invitation. Response: "INDEED!
GROUP V. HIGH (MEDIUM) RISE
Pattern One: (Low Pre-Nucleus +) High (Medium) Rise(+Tail)
Special Question Attitude: calling for a repetition of information already given, eg: Stimulus: He'll meet us at five. Response: At 'WHAT time?
General Question
Attitude: echoing the listener's question, eg: Stimulus: Do you want to do it? Response: Do I 'WANT to do it?
Pattern Two: (Low or High Pre-Head+) High (Medium) LevelHead + High (Medium) Rise (+ Tail)
Special Question Attitude: calling for a repetition of information already given; tentative, light, eg:
Stimulus: He is sitting on the carver.
Response: "On 'WHAT?
General Question
Attitude: echoing the listener's question, more airy and bright, eg:
Stimulus: Could she help do you think?
Response: "»Could she 'HELP?