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'''Focis''' is a devce for hghlighting nw and imprtant informtion. In Englih, focis is oftn represnted by '''emphasis''' or by wrd oder. In Toas, we hve the luxry of tagng phrses with litl markrs like kú, knwn as focs markrs, convyng the functon and relevncy of the phrse with rspect to the whol cluse. Let’s lok at how.
'''Focus''' is a device for highlighting new and important information. In English, focus is often represented by emphasis or by word order. In Toaq, we have the luxury of tagging phrases with little markers like {{t|}}, known as '''focus markers''', conveying the function and relevancy of the phrase with respect to the whole clause. Let’s look at how.


== {{t|béı}} – the emphasis marker ==
== {{t|béı}} – the emphasis marker ==