Post on 14-Aug-2015
Exactly in most cases
Apparently to reiterate
Still differently on the condition that
On the contrary as such
In my opinion such that
Provided that as such
As long as most importantly
However in like manner
To illustrate supposing
Classify the words inside the box, and tell which of them is a conjunction, parenthetical expression, conjunctive adverb
Conjunctions
however, asConjunctive adverb
exactly, apparently, still, differently, most importantly, in my opinion, as such, as long
Parenthetical expressions
to illustrate, on the contrary, in most cases, in like manner, provided that, on the condition that, supposing, to reiterate
1. “I have challenged her to a contest, but she, of course, will not come.
2. They were terribly afraid as they realized that they stood in the presence of Athene.
3. “Surely, Athene herself must have taught her.
4. “Therefore, when she heard them murmur, she would stop her work and turn around indignantly.
5. Arachne was immensely proud of her skill.
Read the following sentences from “Arachne and think about the italicized words or phrases.
oWhat do the italicized words/phrases have in common?oDo they help in giving emphasis to the action?oWhat are other examples of these special expressions that signal emphasis?
Questions
oEach of them emphasizes a point and helps in clarifying the stand of the speaker.
Especially, finally, consequently,
immediately, apparently, the important point is,
luckily, immensely, fortunately, similarly
Yes, they emphasize the
importance of the action
Here are some commonly used expressions emphasizing points
persuasively: in my opinion, in most cases, I believe, I suppose, as far as I am concerned, speaking for myself
Do you believe in sticking to your comfort zone
instead of taking yourself out of it when you face a
challenge?
Give examples to prove your point and use special expressions to emphasize and
clarify your points.