1. Inversion:
* Normal sentence: The dog barked loudly.
* Emphatic sentence: Loudly did the dog bark.
This inversion, moving the adverb "loudly" to the beginning of the sentence, emphasizes the intensity of the barking.
2. Cleft Sentences:
* Normal sentence: The cat stole the fish from the kitchen.
* Emphatic sentence: It was the cat that stole the fish from the kitchen.
This sentence structure, using "It was…that", focuses attention on the subject "the cat" as the one who stole the fish.
3. Fronting:
* Normal sentence: I went to the store yesterday.
* Emphatic sentence: Yesterday, I went to the store.
Moving "yesterday" to the beginning highlights the specific time of the action.
4. Using Exclamatory Sentences:
* Normal sentence: The view is beautiful.
* Emphatic sentence: What a beautiful view!
The exclamatory structure emphasizes the speaker's strong feeling about the view.
5. Using Intensifiers:
* Normal sentence: I like this book.
* Emphatic sentence: I really like this book.
Words like "really", "absolutely", "very", etc., intensify the sentiment expressed.
6. Using "Do" for Emphasis:
* Normal sentence: I saw the movie.
* Emphatic sentence: I did see the movie.
This usage of "do" adds extra weight to the statement, confirming that the action took place.
Purpose of Emphatic Sentences:
* To highlight a specific element: Emphasize the object, action, or time of an event.
* To express strong emotions: Conveying excitement, surprise, or disappointment.
* To add impact: Make a statement more powerful or memorable.
* To persuade: Convince the reader or listener of a particular viewpoint.
Emphatic sentences are a valuable tool in writing and speech, allowing you to express your thoughts and feelings with greater precision and impact.