TILTED TYPE is a type of font style that is used to emphasize certain words or phrases. It is also known as italic type, which is a type of font that slants to the right. The term 'italic' is derived from the Italian word for 'SLANTED, ' and it is used to create emphasis in written text. Italics can be used to indicate titles of books, movies, and other works, as well as to set off foreign words and phrases.