Question

read the sentence.

why does the author use the word \himself\ after smokey?

to change the meaning of the sentence
to give emphasis to the meaning of the sentence
to give humor to the meaning of the sentence
to change the way the sentence is read

Explanation:

Identify the pronoun type

The word "himself" placed directly after the noun "Smokey" (as in "Smokey himself") is an intensive pronoun.

Determine the function

Using Pronoun Case rules, we analyze how intensive pronouns function. They emphasize the preceding noun.

Evaluate the options

Adding "himself" does not change the core meaning, add humor, or alter the reading structure. It adds emphasis.

Answer:

• to change the meaning of the sentence
• to give emphasis to the meaning of the sentence (Correct answer)
• to give humor to the meaning of the sentence
• to change the way the sentence is read