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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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use of "why"

In phrases like "Why, that's great son!" What's the point of the why?
  

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It adds extra emphasis to the statement.

  • It adds extra emphasis to the statement.
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It adds extra emphasis to the statement.

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