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Cleft Sentences — Frasi Scisse·Cleft Sentences — Pragmatic Function and Emphasis
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Rule reminder

Cleft sentences do not just focus information — they signal what is NEW, CORRECTIVE, or CONTRASTIVE. Understanding pragmatic function is essential for C1/C2-level Italian.

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Speaker A: 'Hai comprato il pane al supermercato?' Speaker B: 'No, è al forno che l'ho comprato.' What function does Speaker B's cleft serve?

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