Which sentence is more emphatic? Why?

a$.$ The new restaurant will attract foot traffic and also serve unique burgers.

b$.$ The new restaurant will attract foot traffic and, most important, will serve unique burgers.

Which sentence is more emphatic? Why?

a$.$ For many reasons hamburgers are definitely American.

b$.$ Hot, fast, and affordable hamburgers are a uniquely American triumph.

Which sentence emphasizes the writer of the report?

a$.$ Emma wrote a report about the emergence of fast casual restaurants such as Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill.

b$.$ A report about the emergence of fast casual restaurants such as Panera Bread and Chipotle Mexican Grill was written by Emma.

Which sentence places more emphasis on the seminar?

a$.$ A training seminar for all new managers starts June $1.$

b$.$ We are pleased to announce that starting June $1$ a training seminar for all new managers will include four prominent speakers who own famous restaurants.

Which sentence is more emphatic?

a$.$ Because he has experience in the restaurant business, the new CEO comes highly recommended and is expected to appear at the next meeting of the management board on January $17,$ which has been rescheduled because of room conflicts.

b$.$ The new, experienced CEO comes highly recommended. He will appear at the next meeting of the management board on January $17.$

Which sentence is more emphatic?

a$.$ Three burger restaurants compete for business: $(1)$ McDonald's, $(2)$ Burger King, and $(3)$ Shake Shack.

b$.$ Three burger restaurants compete for business:

$(1)$ McDonald's

$(2)$ Burger King

$(3)$ Shake Shack

Which sentence is less emphatic?

a$.$ One of our global brand's profits decreased last quarter.

b$.$ Profits in Esso$-$branded fuels, services, and lubricants dropped $15$ percent last quarter.

Which sentence de$-$emphasizes the refusal of government funding?

a$.$ Pfizer said no to research and development money from the government.

b$.$ Although Pfizer appreciated potential government funding, the American multinational pharmaceutical corporation financed its R&D independently instead.

Which sentence gives more emphasis to emotional intelligence?

a$.$ She has many admirable qualities, but most important is her emotional intelligence.

b$.$ She has many admirable qualities, including emotional intelligence, good judgment, and leadership skills.