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Clefting

Definition: Clefting refers to the linguistic phenomenon of splitting a sentence into two distinct clauses, thereby creating a marked emphasis on a specific element. It involves the use of a cleft sentence construction.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

1. The act or process of dividing a sentence into clauses for emphasis.

Part of Speech: Verb

Senses:

1. To split a sentence into two clauses for emphasis.
2. To create a division or separation in something.

Sample Sentences:

1. The clefting of the sentence enabled the speaker to emphasize the subject.
2. In the first clause, she clefts the sentence to focus on her achievement.
3. He clefted the rock in half with a single strike.
4. The earthquake clefted the ground, causing a deep rift in the landscape.

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