Emphasis

Emphasis

1. What is it

   • It consists of using a word or expression to emphasize statements, negative and positive, and questions.
   • Likewise, we can refrain from using the contractions of other auxiliary verbs when it is not possible to use 'do' for emphasis.
   • Is the force of expression or intonation with which you want to enhance the importance of what is said or read

2. examples

   • Presente simple con DOES – tercera persona singular
     • She does care, she just doesn’t know what to do.
     • He does like you, he just doesn’t show it.
   • Presente simple con DO para énfasis
     • I don’t see Pedro much anymore, but I do see his brother.
     • I do love you, Pepita, but you know I’m not the man for you.
   • Presente simple con DO para énfasis
     • Do you like my new shirt? Yes, I do like it a lot.
     • I do love you, Pepita, but you know I’m not the man for you.
   • Pasado simple con DID – énfasis y contraste en pasado
     • I did enjoy dinner, I just wasn’t very hungry.
     • We didn’t pass the test, but we did try our best.

3. what is it for

   • There are words that we can insert in our sentences to emphasize what we ask or say, for that we help each other in using the emphasis in English. Accentuate something, either to indicate its importance, or to direct someone else's attention there.