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Changing the Stress Changes the Meaning: Contrastive Stress in 'I said BLUE'
In the same English sentence, simply placing the stress on different words completely changes the implied meaning. This article uses 'I said blue' to break down three types of stress, teaching you to understand what the other person is actually emphasizing and how to make sure you emphasize the right point when you speak.
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