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Will you help me, please?

Intonation of Direct Address.

Intonation of Direct Address depends on its place in the
sentence. At the beginning of the sentence a direct address is
always stressed and usually forms a separate sense-group and is
pronounced with a falling-rising tone.
E.g. Granny, have I any cousins?

In the official style a direct address is characterized by a falling
tone and usually forms a separate sense-group.

Mr.Smith, put your signature over here!

In all the other positions a direct addressed and follows the general
intonation pattem of the sentence.
Have much fun, Johny!

Alice can Jennifer’s. History. Liverpool. Bury it.
Write to him. Heavens, no Fares are up. Can he though!
Certainly, Bill. Liverpool Street. How many
times? Why is he here? Are you indeed?
Have you done it? Would you do it?
Jennifer’s, I think aren’t they a picture?
Won’t that be lovely! Now what’s the matter?
How many lesson? Will he repaint it?

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