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LESSON 3 · From Mumbling to Commanding

PAUSE TO THINK

How many different meanings can 'I never said she stole my money' have?

Seven, one for each stressed word

Stress one word in 'I never said she stole my money' and the meaning changes. Each emphasis shifts the implied denial, blame, or accusation, which is why vocal stress can rewrite a sentence.

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