Semantics is the study of meaning in language. It explores how words, phrases, and sentences convey specific interpretations and how…
Sarcasm is a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of what they mean, often to mock or…
A rhotic accent is a dialect of English where the sound /r/ is pronounced after a vowel, such as in…
A resultative adjective describes the state of a noun after an action or event has occurred. It focuses on the…
A relative clause provides additional information about a noun. It typically begins with a relative pronoun like 'who,' 'which,' or…
Reflexive pronouns, like 'myself' or 'himself,' refer back to the subject of a sentence. They are essential for clarity and…
Reed-Kellogg diagrams are a visual system for analyzing sentence structure. They use lines and symbols to represent the grammatical function…
Received Pronunciation (RP) is a historically prestigious accent of English, often associated with the educated classes in southern England. It's…
The protasis, the conditional clause in a hypothetical statement, sets the condition. It's often introduced by 'if' and precedes the…
Prosody refers to the rhythm, stress, and intonation of speech, conveying emotional and grammatical meaning beyond individual words. It's crucial…