Stress is used for the sake of ______________?
Correct answer: A. Emphasis
- A. Emphasis
- B. Loudness
- C. Double meaning
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Stress commonly gives emphasis or prominence to a syllable or word, helping listeners identify the important part of an utterance. Loudness may accompany stress, but it is not its defining purpose.
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