The placement of the italicized phrase significantly alters the focus of each sentence. In the first sentence, "each week" specifies the frequency with which Marsha needs to save $10, emphasizing the consistency and time frame of her saving effort. In contrast, the second sentence suggests that "each week" is the goal she is striving to achieve, making it seem as if buying the bike is a weekly objective rather than a culmination of her savings. This shift in emphasis changes the reader's understanding of Marsha's saving strategy: one highlights her saving method, while the other implies a weekly purchasing goal. Thus, the structure of the sentences ultimately alters the interpretation of Marsha's intentions.
Use the sentences to complete the activity.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 *each week*.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike *each week*, Marsha will need to save $10.
In three to five sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.
(4 points)
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