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)
The beach was fun even though it was too cold. FACT
...too cold, the beach was fun.
Despite the fact that it was
The news ... has just finished and there was no mention of it.
TRANSMIT
transmission
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
None of the phones were left when we got to the shop. TIME
... the shop, all the phones had been sold.
By the time we got to...
Psychologists show more ... into human character and behaviour.
SIGHT
insight
It's commonly used to replace phrasing that would otherwise be considered harsh, impolite, or unpleasant. For example: "I'm currently between jobs".
EUPHEMISM
Witers use it to structure what happens in a story. It must present an event, action, or turning point that creates a conflict.
PLOT
It’s very difficult to say /d/ when it comes in between two other consonants. "Boiled potatoes" becomes 'boilpotatoes' - this is called ...
ELISION
It's not possible that you saw Mary last night, she was with us! HAVE
You ... last night, she was with us!
... can't have seen Mary
The Princess looked ... beautiful at the wedding.
STUN
stunningly
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
The school's management are investigating allegations of teacher brutality. INTO
Allegations of teacher brutality ... the school's management.
... are being looked into by
They have announced the ... for the Oscars.
NOMINATE
nominees
Mention the device present in: “beautiful weather we’re having” (uttered during a thunderstorm).
IRONY
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)
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.
GLOTAL STOP
I didn't know it was Carl until he took off his hat.
REALISE
Only when he took off his hat, ...
... did I realise it was Carl
When I asked for his permission, I was met with a ...
REFUSE
refusal
Mention the device present in: “Lend me your ears”.
SYNECDOCHE
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