What type of word emphasizes the importance of the antecendent?

An intensive pronoun is used to emphasize the antecedent.

The intensive pronouns are the reflexive pronouns used for the purpose of emphasis by placing them immediately following the antecedent; in other Words, the pronouns are the same, the use is different.

The reflexive/intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

Examples:

reflexive: Dad made himself some breakfast.

intensive: Dad himself made some breakfast.