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Read the passage and then answer the question that follows: The scouts enjoyed walking on the trails, particularly the Redwood Trail. In the passage above, the transition particularly is used to

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Answer:

emphasize a point

Step-by-step explanation:

particularly is just a way to emphasizes a point

How do you emphasize a point in writing?

If you need to emphasize a word or a particular fact in a sentence, you can use italics to stress it. That said, italics and other font changes lose their impact if overused. It is best to use such devices sparingly and rely on strong writing and strategic word placement to get your point across.

Here are a few samples from which to choose.

(Note: There are additional phrases and categories not listed.) WAYS

To emphasize To indicate examples To summarize

1. above all 1. another key factor 1. after all

2. actually 2. especially 2. all things considered

3. absolutely 3. for example 3. as a result

4. besides 4. for instance 4. as has been noted

5. certainly 5. for one thing 5. consequently

6. definitely 6. for this reason 6. hence

7. even further 7. in the first place 7. In brief

8. for the same reason 8. in this case 8. in conclusion

9. in fact 9. in this situation 9. in the long run

10. most importantly 10. including 10. in the final analysis

11. obviously 11. notably 11. on the whole

12. particularly 12. on several occasions 12. summing up

13. surprisingly 13. such as 13. therefore

14. unquestionably 14. take the case of 14. thus

15. without a doubt 15. to illustrate 15. to conclude

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