Emphasizing Pronouns:
* Purpose: To emphasize the noun or pronoun they refer to. They add extra weight or focus to the subject.
* Position: Usually placed after the noun or pronoun they emphasize, often preceded by "myself," "yourself," "himself," etc.
* Examples:
* "I did it myself." (emphasizing the speaker)
* "The dog itself ate the whole bowl of food." (emphasizing the dog)
Reflexive Pronouns:
* Purpose: To refer back to the subject of the sentence. They indicate the action is directed at the subject.
* Position: Usually placed after a verb or preposition.
* Examples:
* "He hurt himself." (action directed at the subject)
* "She looked at herself in the mirror." (action directed at the subject)
Key Differences:
* Function: Emphasizing pronouns add emphasis, while reflexive pronouns show the action is directed at the subject.
* Position: Emphasizing pronouns often follow the noun/pronoun, while reflexive pronouns usually follow verbs or prepositions.
* Example:
* "I made the cake myself." (emphasizing pronoun - I made the cake, not someone else)
* "I hurt myself." (reflexive pronoun - the action of hurting was directed at myself)
Remember:
* Both emphasizing and reflexive pronouns are formed using "self" or "selves."
* However, their roles and functions within a sentence are distinct.