* Clause: A group of words containing a subject and a verb, forming part of a sentence.
* Italicization: A formatting style used for emphasis, titles, foreign words, etc.
You can italicize a clause for emphasis, but that doesn't change its grammatical function.
Here are some examples:
* Regular Clause: _The cat sat on the mat._
* Italicized Clause: _The cat sat on the mat._ (This is just for emphasis)
Let me know if you have another question, or if you're thinking of something specific!