t;/blockquote&gt;



### Phrase Emphasis ###

Markdown uses asterisks and underscores to indicate spans of emphasis.

Markdown:

    Some of these words *are emphasized*.
    Some of these words _are emphasized also_.
    
    Use two asterisks for **strong emphasis**.
    Or, if you prefer, __use two underscores instead__.

Output:

    &lt;p&gt;Some of these words &lt;em&gt;are emphasized&lt;/em&gt;.
    Some of these words &lt;em&gt;are emphasized also&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
    
    &lt;p&gt;Use two aste