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Stressing different words

What differences in meaning can be expressed by stressing different word?


1. John didn't send me a letter from the states.


2. John didn't send me a letter from the states.


3. John didn't send me a letter from the states.


4. John didn't send me a letter from the states.

  

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apple gray 306 What differences in meaning can be expressed by stressing a different word? The stressed word is heard in contrast to an unstated word of the same kind. 1.

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  • apple gray 306 What differences in meaning can be expressed by stressing a different word?
  • The stressed word is heard in contrast to an unstated word of the same kind.
  • 1.
  • John didn't send me a letter from the states.
  • (but maybe Brian or Susan or Alice or someone else sent me a letter) 2.
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apple gray 306What differences in meaning can be expressed by stressing a different word?

The stressed word is heard in contrast to an unstated word of the same kind.

1. John didn't send me a letter from the states. (but maybe Brian or Susan or Alice or someone else sent me a letter)

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