Phonology

Question 1

A word that is used to represent a sound.

Answer 1

Onomatopeia

Question 2

The repetition of the vowel sound across words within the lines of the poem creating internal rhymes.

Answer 2

Assonance

Question 3

Making phonetic change for ease of pronunciation, and creating a pleasing impression when spoken or read.

Answer 3

Euphony

Question 4

a combination of words or phrases that sound harsh, jarring, and generally unpleasant.

Answer 4

Cacophony

Question 5

A harsh sound made by the friction of breath in a narrow opening, producing a turbulent air flow.

Answer 5

Fricative

Question 6

A sudden sound made by stopping the airflow using the lips or teeth followed by a sudden release of air.

Answer 6

Plosive

Question 7

The rise and fall of the voice or volume in speaking.

Answer 7

Intonation

Question 8

A unit that forms an entire word or parts of words.

Answer 8

Syllable

Question 9

A word consisting of one syllable.

Answer 9

Monosyllabic

Question 10

The aspects of spoken communication that do not involve words, including tone, pitch, body language etc.

Answer 10

Paralinguistics

Question 11

A hissing sound created through the repetition of the ‘s’ sound.

Answer 11

Sibilance