1. Emphasis
As you view the sentences and cartoons, determine the meaning of the word “emphasis”.

2. Which syllables in each of the following words is emphasized
Which syllables in each of the following words is emphasized? How did you know?
EM-pha-size
EM-pha-sis

3. How is this many trying to emphasize the fact that he is quitting?

4. It is important to follow all directions.
Re-write the following sentence in your notes, but choose one word to emphasize. How can you do that?
It is important to follow all directions.
If you were trying to emphasize the same word when you are speaking, how could you do that?

6. How does changing the emphasis on a particular word change its meaning?
ELAINE: Well, I talked to Tim Whatley… JERRY: Yeah… ELAINE: And I asked him, “Should Jerry bring anything?” JERRY: So…? ELAINE: Mmmm…and he said, “Why would Jerry bring anything?” JERRY: Alright, but let me ask you this question. ELAINE: What? JERRY: Which word did he emphasize? Did he say, “Why would Jerry bring anything?” or, “Why would Jerry bring anything?” You emphasize “Jerry” or “bring.” ELAINE: I think he emphasized “would.” JERRY: You know what? I don’t even want to go to begin with.

7. What is the opposite of the word emphasize?
What types of things do you try NOT to emphasize?

8. This sentence is interesting in that if you say the sentence seven times, each time placing the emphasis on a different word, the meaning of the sentence shifts.
Try it!
I Didn’t Say You Stole My Money.

9. Be listening for the word “emphasis” or any form of the word (emphasis, emphasizes, etc.). If you hear me say it, stand up!