Presentational Italic () vs. Semantic Emphasis ()

Er. Manoj Kumar•Nextsem Academy Curriculum

1. slants text without extra meaning.

2. adds verbal stress and emphasis.

3. Screen readers stress words inside .

4. is ideal for book titles.

5. Both render in italic font style.

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<title>Italic vs Emphasis</title>

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I read the novel The Great Gatsby yesterday.

You must complete your assignment today!

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Presentational Italic (<i>) vs. Semantic Emphasis (<em>)