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a unit in speech that is often longer than one sound and smaller than a whole word, e.g. the word terminology consists of five syllables: ter-mi-no-lo-gy. Syllables are classified as closed syllables and open syllables. See closed syllable and open syllable.
the repeated use of images, words or sounds within a word. It is used for emphasis. Thus an...
a special effect in which images are projected very quickly one after the other. (Shots are thus...
a sound device in which similar or identical vowel sounds are repeated in nearby words, e.g. the...
a figure of speech that hints at something, without actually saying it, e.g. Question: Do you...
the way a letter begins and ends, depending on the kind or purpose of the letter and the person...