Which term describes an intonation pattern that indicates the speaker is giving new information?

• A. Proclaiming tone
• B. Rising tone
• C. Falling tone
• D. Neutral tone

Answer: (A)

When new information is being introduced, the speaker uses a tone that signals emphasis and assertion about something fresh in the discourse. This is described as a proclaiming tone—the voice signals that what follows is new content the listener should notice and acknowledge. It’s a way of labeling the information as something the speaker is bringing to the table for the first time.

Rising intonation often marks questions or uncertainty, not necessarily novelty; falling intonation tends to indicate finality or completion of a thought; neutral tone keeps things uncolored or plain. Proclaiming tone uniquely conveys the act of presenting new information with emphasis, which is why it’s the best fit for this description.