Language And Linguistics Terminology

adjective relating to or characterized by alliteration, the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words

• The poet used alliterative techniques to enhance the rhythm of the poem.
• She loves alliterative tongue twisters because they are fun to say.
• I can't believe how alliterative that rap verse was, it was fire!
• The alliterative sound of the rain on the roof was like a soothing melody.

noun understanding or perception

verb to know, understand, or recognize

• His extensive ken of the subject matter impressed the panel of experts.
• I don't have much ken about that topic, can you explain it to me?
• She's got mad ken when it comes to fixing cars.
• His ken of human nature is truly remarkable.

adjective Substituted or assumed to be true without proof

• The supposititious document was quickly identified as a forgery by the experts.
• I heard a rumor about a supposititious heir to the throne, but I don't believe it.
• Don't trust that supposititious story, it's all made up.
• The artist's painting was so realistic, it almost seemed supposititious.

noun a spoken word, statement, or vocal sound

adjective relating to speech or vocal expression

• The professor analyzed every utterance made during the debate.
• I couldn't understand his utterance because he was mumbling.
• His utterance was totally on point, bro.
• Her silence spoke louder than any utterance could.

noun a rhetorical device in which one part of speech is substituted for another, such as using a noun as a verb

• The use of anthimeria in literature can create a unique and impactful effect on the reader.
• I love how authors use anthimeria to play with language and create new meanings.
• Using anthimeria in your writing can really spice things up and make it more interesting.
• Just like a chameleon changes its colors, anthimeria allows words to take on different forms and meanings.

verb to make or become Filipino in character, culture, or nationality

• The company decided to filipinize their operations by hiring more local talent.
• Let's filipinize this recipe by adding some traditional Filipino ingredients.
• I'm trying to filipinize my wardrobe by incorporating more barongs and Filipiniana dresses.
• The artist sought to filipinize his art by drawing inspiration from Philippine culture and history.

adjective relating to or using a system of versification based on the number of stresses, or accents, in a line of verse and the number of syllables in each foot.

adverb not applicable

• The accentual-syllabic meter is commonly used in traditional English poetry.
• I struggle with understanding the accentual-syllabic structure of poems.
• I don't get why we have to learn about accentual-syllabic stuff in English class.
• The accentual-syllabic rhythm of the music filled the room with energy.