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| The study of the meaning that is carried in letter combinations. |
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| The meaning that is carried in letter sounds. |
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| The meaning that is conveyed through sentence structure. |
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| The variation of pitch or voice melody in an utterance. |
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| A mistake made in speaking that reveals true motives and desires. |
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| A work that blends wit and humor with disapproval in order to reform behavior. |
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| A clue or reference to some outside idea embedded in a work. |
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| The branch of linguistics that studies meaning in language. |
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| A dilemma, a puzzling problem with no good solution. |
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| A sudden revelation, a flash of insight. |
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