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emphasis - Word of the Day - Sat Jan 24, 2026


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emphasis - (n) - special importance or attention given to a particular detail or moment

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A single line of emphasis shifted the entire emotional weight of the scene.

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Author tip: Use emphasis sparingly for maximum impact.
Genre tags: Drama, Romance

 

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2 hours ago, mastershakeme said:

Ok, so, I know this is 'word of the day' but these are interesting instructions for how to emphasize' in writing.... 

Only, I suck at it! I'm looking through an old story and I'm embarrassed by all the italics and em dashes 😅

Like, I need to calm down 😅 Maybe none is better than too much????

But, @mastershakeme -- I really like em dashes and how they set things apart!  They can help point out something one wishes to emphasize.

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