Meaning
Even more true for this particular reason.
Primary Function
intensifying reason opener
Communicative Purpose
adds weight to an argument by giving a reinforcing reason
Pattern
All the more so; because
Core Structure
All the more so; because
Função primária
intensifying reason opener
Propósito comunicativo
adds weight to an argument by giving a reinforcing reason
Situações de gatilho
formal arguments, emphatic explanation
Contextos
academic, professional
Padrão
All the more so; because
Estrutura central
All the more so; because
Slots de substituição
the clause after because can be any reason or explanation
Colocados típicos
- because
Substituições comuns
- Even more so because
- Especially since
- Particularly as
Erros comuns
Using just 'more because' (missing ‘so’)
Similar / contraste
Doubly so because
Interferências
L2 learners may place adverb before verb; need explicit instruction on word order.
Família do chunk
- intensifying causal openers
Nuance
strengthens a previously made point by emphasizing its validity in this specific circumstance.
Efeito pragmático
highlights key evidence or justification, making arguments appear persuasive and authoritative.
Dica de memória
"all the more so" = even more true
Nota
This chunk is used to emphasize a reason or justification, making an argument stronger by highlighting its relevance or validity in a specific context.
Upgrade path
from "more so because" → "all the more so because"
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