Literary notes about enunciate (AI summary)
In literature, "enunciate" serves to underscore both the clarity of spoken language and the precise articulation of ideas. It may refer to the physical act of speaking with distinct pronunciation, as when a character insists on clearly enunciating each syllable ([1], [2]), or the eloquent presentation of a complex argument or doctrine, such as when an orator enunciates a series of principles or steps in a philosophical discourse ([3], [4]). Authors also use the term to convey a struggle or difficulty in articulation, highlighting moments of nervousness or physical limitation in speech ([5], [6]). Thus, "enunciate" functions on both a literal and metaphorical level, emphasizing clarity and deliberate expression in a variety of contexts.
- 'Why, what time is it, Sabina?' ' Eight o'clock,' I enunciate distinctly.
— from A Christmas StoryMan in His Element: or, A New Way to Keep House by Samuel W. (Samuel Ward) Francis - To make commands understood, enunciate carefully with lips and teeth.
— from Military Instructors Manual by J. P. (James Perry) Cole - This apparent paradox will disappear when we enunciate the law according to which the efficiency of a tide-producing agent is to be estimated.
— from Time and Tide: A Romance of the Moon by Robert S. (Robert Stawell) Ball - In the course of this, his first sermon, Buddha proceeded to enunciate the eight steps on the path which leads to Nirvana—(i)
— from Religion in Japan by George A. (George Augustus) Cobbold - Her mouth was dry, and it was difficult to enunciate.
— from The Erratic Flame by Ysabel De Teresa - It was not until he had buttoned the very last button that he was able to enunciate.
— from The Competitive Nephew by Montague Glass
