PHONETICS
A consonant sound that is made by stopping air flowing out of the mouth, and then suddenly releasing it - /p/ and /d/ are examples of such a sound.
PLOSIVE(S)
It's a grammatical category that expresses how an action, event, or state, denoted by a verb, extends over time.
ASPECT
The literal translation of a phrase from one language into another, coining a new term in the target language. E.g. The English term ‘skyscraper’ is translated as "rascacielos".
CALQUE (LOAN TRANSLATION)
This figure of speech pairs two words which are opposing or contradictory. For example: "silent scream".
OXYMORON
The sound changes produced by the rise and fall of the voice when speaking, especially when this has an effect on the meaning of what is said.
INTONATION
The process by which a speech sound becomes similar or identical to a neighboring sound. In rapid speech, for example, "handbag" is often pronounced [ˈhambag].
ASSIMILATION
Classify this structure: "Not since Paris had they seen such a beautiful sunrise."
INVERSION
An interpretation of verbal signs by means of other signs of the same language - 'rewording'.
INTRALINGUAL TRANSLATION
It's commonly used to replace phrasing that would otherwise be considered harsh, impolite, or unpleasant. For example: "I'm currently between jobs".
EUPHEMISM
A device that writers use to structure what happens in a story. It must present an event, action, or turning point that creates conflict or raises a dramatic question.
PLOT
It’s very difficult to say /d/ when it comes in between two other consonants. "Boiled potatoes" becomes 'boilpotatoes' - this is called ...
ELISION
Classify this structure: "The streets were empty, which was unusual for this time of day."
SENTENTIAL (CONNECTIVE) RELATIVE CLAUSE
It involves a shift from one grammatical category to another, while still preserving the meaning.
TRANSPOSITION
In literature, this term refers to the use of words with sharp, harsh and unmelodious sounds. It's used to present dreadful or distasteful situations.
CACOPHONY
It refers to the emotional response that the writer wishes to evoke in the reader through a story.
MOOD
The motion or positioning of the parts of the vocal tract that are responsible for the production of a speech sound.
ARTICULATION
It's a grammatical feature that describes the relationship between the verb and the agent in a sentence. More specifically, it describes how the verb is expressed or written in relation to the agent.
VOICE
This process would occur if a written text were translated into music, film or painting.
INTERSEMIOTIC TRANSLATION
Mention the device present in: “beautiful weather we’re having” (uttered during a thunderstorm).
IRONY
The act or process of writing words using a different alphabet.
TRANSLITERATION
A momentary check on the airstream caused by closing the space between the vocal cords and thereby stopping their vibration. Upon release, there is a slight choke, or coughlike explosive sound.
GLOTTAL STOP
Process by which words, phrases, or clauses of the same type are given equal emphasis and importance.
COORDINATION (PARATAXIS)
Also known as cultural substitution, SL cultural elements are replaced with equivalent TL ones, which makes the text more familiar and easier to understand.
ADAPTATION
Mention the device present in: “Lend me your ears”.
SYNECDOCHE
It's the study of a language through different periods in history to see the shift of a language through time.
DIACHRONIC STUDY