Cleft sentences split sentences to emphasize specific parts. Inverted sentences switch verb-subject placement for emphasis. Cleft sentences can be divided into 'it' and 'wh-' types
Inversion involves placing verb before subject in sentences. Question forms of main verb are used for emphasis. Inversion occurs only when adverbial is at beginning of clause
The verb "do" has four forms: present (do/does), past (did), and past participle (done). Present tense uses "do" for I/you/we/they, "does" for he/she/it. Past tense uses "did" for all subjects. Past participle requires "have/be" in correct tense
Cleft sentences divide sentences into two clauses with separate verbs. They add emphasis by moving parts of sentences to different positions. More common in written English due to lack of intonation
Stress on one syllable over adjacent ones in speech. Distinctive manner of expression, especially regional or national. Individual's characteristic inflection, tone, or word choice
English has 14 vowel sounds, including vowel-like sounds like /ɚ/. Vowels are the "heart" of syllables and differ more than consonants. Each vowel letter can represent multiple sounds