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In English test they sometimes ask you why words are written in bold or italic

So how do you answer that

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Answer 1

There are several ways to write the titles of major works in English, one being to put the whole title in italics. Example: "I just finished reading The Name of the Wind.

Italics may also be used to signal that a word or phrase is to be stressed. For example:" I would never lie to you."

Also unfamiliar words in a foreign language can be italicized. Example: "On our class field trip we enjoyed sampling Indian cuisine, especially gulab jamun, a yummy dessert." Usually foreign words will be italicized on first use and not thereafter in a given document.

Thanks, Ann. I know you are an expert in this area. - Daniela2041, Oct 26, 2015

Answer 2

Another way to look at is is that bold is used to give emphasis to something.

Answer 3

Most of the time when you see words in italics it means either that it was copied by someone, a name of a ship e.g. Columbia, or a time when a word is changed to something more effective.

When you see words in Bold, usually it means that the topic or chapter is being emphasized e.g. A Time For Help