Reading for Emphasis and Meaning: Finding the Important Words

The video tutorial teaches how to read with emphasis by identifying important words in a sentence. It explains that good readers ask what the author wants them to know is important and use voice modulation to highlight these words. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to practice emphasizing different words and discusses common mistakes. It outlines steps to determine which words to emphasize, emphasizing the importance of context and meaning.

What is the main purpose of emphasizing certain words in a sentence?

• To make the sentence sound funny

• To confuse the reader

• To highlight the important parts

• To make the sentence longer

In the example 'Jack missed the bus this morning,' which word could be emphasized to highlight the time?

• morning

• bus

• missed

• Jack

Why might a reader need to try emphasizing different words in a sentence?

• To confuse the listener

• To find the most important word

• To make the sentence rhyme

• To make the sentence shorter

What is the first step in determining which word to emphasize in a sentence?

• Ignore the sentence

• Read the sentence quickly

• Emphasize every word

• Stop when the sentence doesn't sound right

What should a reader do after identifying the important word in a sentence?

• Read the sentence with that word louder and slower

• Change the word

• Read the sentence quietly

• Skip the sentence