Answer to Question #208008 in English for Ayanda

Question

Stress can also occur on whole words or phrase in order to express different meaning read the sentence below aloud two times .in the first reading put the stress on the pronoun 'i' and in the second reading, place the stress on the auxiliary verb 'am'. As you listen to yourself reading the sentence, what meaning is conveyed by the shift in the stress:

I am speaking

Answer 1

In the first instance where stress is placed on the pronoun "I" there is emphasis on the subject which brings into focus the need for the persona to get the attention of the reader. In the second instance where stress is placed on the verb "am" the sentence appears to be rude and loud with little regard on the audience