Because intonation patterns in speech convey emotional and attitudinal information, and can vary significantly between individuals or groups. This allows us to perceive these phonostylistic effects and attribute them to the intentions or emotions of the speaker, regardless of who is actually speaking. Additionally, intonation patterns are part of the shared language system and can be learned and recognized by listeners across different speakers or dialects.
Because intonation patterns in speech convey emotional and attitudinal information, and can vary significantly between individuals or groups. This allows us to perceive these phonostylistic effects and attribute them to the intentions or emotions of the speaker, regardless of who is actually speaking. Additionally, intonation patterns are part of the shared language system and can be learned and recognized by listeners across different speakers or dialects.