Poetic Devices Glossary

noun a word consisting of only one syllable

adjective describing a word that has only one syllable

• The word 'cat' is an example of a monosyllable in the English language.
• I prefer using monosyllables when texting because they are easier to type.
• Some people find it cool to use monosyllables like 'yo' or 'hey' in casual conversations.
• His monosyllable responses indicated a lack of interest in the topic.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unstressed' describes something that is not emphasized or given importance

• In linguistics, an unstressed syllable is a syllable that is pronounced with less emphasis or prominence.
• I tend to skip over unstressed words when I'm reading out loud.
• I always mumble through the unstressed parts of a song because I don't know the lyrics.
• She felt like an unstressed vowel in the middle of a sentence, easily overlooked and forgotten.

noun the manner in which syllables are divided in a word

• Proper syllabication is crucial in determining the correct pronunciation of words.
• Make sure you break down the word into syllables for easier understanding.
• I struggle with the whole syllabication thing, it's too much work.
• The syllabication of emotions can be complex and difficult to express.