A form of a verb that is used as an adjective, adverb, or noun. (See Gerund, Infinitive, Participle.)
Voice
The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author.
Volta
A turn or switch that emphasizes a change in ideas or emotions. It can be marked by the words “but” or “yet.” In a sonnet, this change separates the octave from the sestet.
Vulgate
The use of informal, common speech, particularly of uneducated people. Similar to the use of vernacular.
Verbal
A form of a verb that is used as an adjective, adverb, or noun. (See Gerund, Infinitive, Participle.)
Voice
The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author.
Volta
A turn or switch that emphasizes a change in ideas or emotions. It can be marked by the words “but” or “yet.” In a sonnet, this change separates the octave from the sestet.
Vulgate
The use of informal, common speech, particularly of uneducated people. Similar to the use of vernacular.
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