Autosegmental Phonology
Autosegmental phonology is a linguistic theory that analyzes features as independent, parallel…
Assumptive Mood
The assumptive mood is a grammatical mood used to express a speaker's…
Assertive Illocutionary Point
Assertive illocutionary points concern statements of fact or belief. They commit the…
Antonomasia: The Power of Substitution in Language
Antonomasia is a rhetorical device where a proper name is replaced by…
Antipassive Voice
The antipassive voice is a grammatical construction found in some languages, particularly…
Anticipatory Illocution
Anticipatory illocution refers to the strategic use of language to pre-emptively shape…
Anthimeria: Understanding Word Class Shifting
Anthimeria is a rhetorical device where a word is used as a…
Anaphoric Clitic
An anaphoric clitic is a short, unstressed word that refers back to…
Americanist System
The Americanist system, also known as the Americanist tradition, refers to a…
Ambiguous Vowel Sequence
An ambiguous vowel sequence presents uncertainty in pronunciation, often due to inconsistent…