EXAMPLE. (24)
We repeat it, we do not' desire to produce discord; we do not' wish to kindle the flames of a civil war.
Exception 2.—General propositions and commands usually have the falling inflection.
EXAMPLES. (25)
God is not the author of sin'. Thou shalt not kill.
RULE VI.—Interrogative sentences, and members of sentences which can be answered by yes or no generally require the rising inflection.
EXAMPLES. (25)
1. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation'?
2. Does the gentleman suppose it is in his power', to exhibit in Carolina a name so bright' as to produce envy' in my bosom?
3. If it be admitted, that strict integrity is not the shortest way to success, is it not the surest', the happiest', the best'?