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Pronunciation: contrastive stress
2011-09-26
The meaning of a sentence can change according to word stress. Read the following sentences aloud and notice the difference in meaning:
I have studied Literature.
I have studied Literature.
I have studied Literature.
I have studied Literature.
Q: Has your brother studied Literature?
A: No, I’ve studied Literature.
Q: Are you going to study Literature?
A: No, I have studied Literature.
Q: Have you taught Literature?
A: No, I have studied Literature.
Q: Have you studied English?
A: No, I have studied Literature.
Cristian Savakis and Flávia Romão
UNS Franchising