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The Super-Segmentals
ðə suprəsegmentals
Captain
Contrast
SUPRA-SEGMENTAL POWER
Captain Contrast is an evil geniuos, though at times he can be indecisive
ACTUAL DEFINITION
Contrast is stress given to a word, phrase, or clause which is assumed to contradict or contrast with the previously indicated word/phrase/clause.
EXAMPLE
In this example, Captain Contrast adds stress to each of the persuasions.
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