Using Words and Expressions
that Emphasize a Point
ENGLISH 10
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students will be able
to
1. use words and expressions that emphasize
a point
2. identify the features of persuasive texts
3. formulating a statement of opinion or
assertion
Review
Answer the following review questions:
1. What is the that book that contains general
information compiled within the year?
2. What are the uses of Almanac?
3. What are the possible topics to be included in
the Almanac?
WORD OF THE DAY
“How do you
emphasize key points
and ideas?”
GO TO PAGE 33 AND READ THE EXAMPLE
EMAIL FOR MR. DENTON.
Observe the email and notice the
italicized words. Imagine taking the
out of the paragraph. What difference
does it make?
How do these expressions help
in clarifying or illustrating ideas
that precede or follow them?
Words such as initially, then,
consequently, on the contrary, in
fact, thus, and nevertheless are
only few examples of expressions
that emphasize a point.
Most of the time, these expressions are
also called cohesive or transitional
devices as they facilitate smooth
association between thoughts,
sentences, and paragraphs.
In layman's term, these
expressions are commonly
called connecting words
simply because they link ideas.
Reduction Anyway, anyhow,
after all, at any rate,
Changing perspective of a
previous idea. in any case
To present an idea is more
important than the
previous one.
Although, even if,
Concession even though,
conceding that, it
● Diminishing or
upholding an may appear that,
accompanying idea although it is true
● To denote an illogical that, in spite of the
fact that either supports
or changes the fact that
accompanying idea
To provide So, in the end
last details
To capsulize to end, in Summary
previous short, after
● Indicating conclusion
statement all, in
summary, all
in all
To end a To conclude,
presentation in conclusion,
to summarize
To stress the For, since,
cause of because, the
something reason why
To present an So, thus, hence,
Cause and Effect
therefore,
outcome ● Showing the
accordingly,
thereupon, relationship between
consequently, reason and outcome.
subsequently, so
that, after that,
as a result, as a
consequence, for
that reason, on
account of
To denote order of First, second,
things Firstly, secondly,
thirdly.., initially, in
the first place, then,
next, later,
eventually, finally,
Sequence
lastly
● Showing chronology of
To present an meanwhile , in the
action auction at meantime
ideas
the same time with
another action
To present an Afterwards,
action occurring subsequently
after the main
story
To add And, too, also, plus, again,
information another, moreover,
afterward, furthermore,
additionally, and then, in
addition, equally important,
as well as
Addition
To indicate Likewise, similarly, as ● Supplementing ideas to
similarity well as, at the same time,
in a like manner, in the
make an argument
same manner, by the more convincing
same token.
To add an idea besides
and defend a
negative
position
previously
stated
Addition
● Supplementing ideas to
To add
surprising On top of that, make an argument
information
to top it all off more convincing
To replace a instead
previous idea
To disagree with Yet, but, still, though,
Contrast
however, conversely,
previous idea even so, in contrast, on
the contrary, on the
other hand
● Expressing opposition
To present a Still, despite,
logical idea nonetheless,
notwithstanding nevertheless,
the previous one notwithstanding,
in spite of
To suggest otherwise
contrasting result if
a certain condition
is not met
To stress the In fact
truth of assertion
To emphasize
the existing
Actually, as a
matter of fact
Exemplification/
truth to correct
falsehood
reinforcement
To verify a Really, truly, indeed, ● Clarifying or illustrating
previous idea namely, clearly, a previous idea
certainly, naturally,
definitely,
undoubtedly, of
course, by all means,
without a doubt
To expound further Particularly,
to express in a specifically, that is,
different way a I mean, to clarify,
previously stated to repeat, to
idea rephrase, to
illustrate, to
Exemplification/
demonstrate, for
example, for reinforcement
instance, in
particular, in other ● Clarifying or illustrating
words, as an a previous idea
illustration, that is
to say, this can be
seen in, to put in
another way
What is the significance of
expressing a point in a
conversation?
Is it advisable to make an
appropriate point in a conversation?
Formative
Answer page 36 A. Mind Property:
Not for Grabs
Formative Assessment
[Group]
Choose one topic and create
conversations containing
emphasizing points.
