The author uses the word "himself" after Smokey "to give emphasis to the meaning of the sentence." This usage highlights the humor and significance of Smokey, the dog, being unwilling to enter a fancy doghouse, which implies that it is overly extravagant for a dog.
Our new doghouse is so fancy, even Smokey himself will not step inside!
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
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