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Authors may italicise words to add emphesis to the word, or phrase. Another use would be to show sarcasm, as you can't hear the sarcasm in text, you must show it. For example:
"Yes I'd love to go take out the trash, why wouldn't I..."
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∙ 12y ago
Words written in italics are often used to emphasize a particular word or phrase in writing. It can also indicate a different tone or a foreign word. Additionally, italics can be used for titles of works such as books, movies, or plays.
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∙ 13y agoIn general, a word written in italic in a piece of literature means that it is a word or phrase borrowed directly from another language.
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Why do you use Italic and Bold print?
italic is this I and this is for had writing bold printing is for words that mean import thing
What has the author Barbara Getty written?
Barbara Getty has written: 'The Italic Handwriting Series/With Instructor's Manual' 'Write now' -- subject(s): Copybooks, Italic Writing, Penmanship 'Italic Handwriting Series Book G'
What has the author Luciano Agostiniani written?
Luciano Agostiniani has written: 'Le \\' -- subject(s): Comparative Grammar, Etruscan, Etruscan Inscriptions, Etruscan language, Italic, Italic Inscriptions, Italic languages and dialects, Morphology 'Tabula Cortonensis'
What has the author I V TSvetaev written?
I. V. TSvetaev has written: 'Inscriptiones Italiae inferioris dialecticae' -- subject- s -: Antiquities, Inscriptions, Italic, Italic Inscriptions
What has the author Kathryn A Atkins written?
Kathryn A. Atkins has written: 'Masters of the italic letter' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Calligraphy, Copybooks, Facsimiles, History, Italic Writing, Penmanship
What is an italicised word?
A word written in italic script/font.
Why many simple words in The Catcher in the Rye are in italic font?
about 73
What is difference between bold and italic?
Bold words stand out in a large text, wheras italic texts only standout while the passage is being read
What is the purpose of bold italic underline?
The purpose of using bold, italic, and underline formatting is to add emphasis to text, make it stand out, or convey different levels of importance. This can help draw attention to key points, highlight specific words or phrases, or create visual hierarchy in written content.
What do g and y and b have in common when written in lowercase cursive italic?
When written in lowercase cursive italic, the letters g, y, and b all have a looped or curved shape that descends below the baseline of the text.
How do you make words italic for MySpace?
text here It's called HTML.
What are words on a printer called that slant left if they slant rt they are italic it is a greek word means the opposite maybe?
Backslant: letters that slant in the opposite direction of italic letters.
