This intonation pattern is used: In statements: not categoric, non-final, soothing, reassuring, (in echoes) questioning, sometimes surprised. He’s already left. – Al→ready ˏleft. In questions: In special questions: expressing sympathy, interest, with the nuclear tone on the interrogative word, puzzled. I’ve lost my keys, mother. – ↓How did you ꞌmanage to ꞌdo ˏthat? In general questions: expressing interest (most common pattern for general questions). I’ve packed the things. – ↓Are you ꞌready to ˏleave? In imperatives: soothing, encouraging, calmly patronizing (often addressed to children). I’m leaving. – ↓Put ꞌon your ꞌwarm ˏclothes. In exclamations: encouraging, airy, often used in leave-takings and in bright and friendly greetings. Here is my translation. – ↓Very ꞌwell ˏdone!