Adding Emphasis

Worksheet Description

This Consulting Syntax References worksheet provides students with a structured approach to enhancing emphasis in their writing through the strategic use of syntax. Students are prompted to select a passage from their draft where they want to heighten emphasis and to consider what specific elements they wish to accentuate, such as meaning or emotion. The worksheet then guides them to consult reputable English usage texts for syntactic strategies to achieve the desired emphasis. A table is provided for students to list the different ways to vary syntax and to evaluate whether these methods will be effective for their purposes.

The worksheet is aimed at teaching students the importance of syntax in shaping the reader’s experience and the impact of their writing. It encourages them to actively seek out and apply expert advice to improve the expressiveness of their work. By analyzing and selecting syntactic techniques, students learn to make informed decisions that elevate the clarity and intensity of their writing. This exercise promotes a deeper understanding of how to use language more effectively to engage and move the reader.