Read the following sentences from "Arachne," and think about the italicized words / phrases:
1. "I have challenged her to a contest, but she, of course, will not come."
2. They were terribly afraid as they realized that they stood in the presence of Athene.
3. "Surely, Athene herself must have taught her."
4. "Therefore, when she heard them murmur, she would stop her work and turn around indignantly."
5. Arachne was immensely proud of her skill .

Work in small groups of five (5), and answer the following questions.
1. What do the italicized words / phrases have in common?
2. Do they help in giving emphasis to the action? Prove your point.

List other examples of these special expressions that signal emphasis. Revisit the box entries in Task 6A.

Check the words / expressions in your list against these special words and expressions (that emphasize points) inside the box.​