In thisunit, we will review a few words
which end with the
suffixes -loquy, -loquence, -loquent
They are all terms related to terms of speech
and are
derived from the Latin root ‘loqui’ meaning ‘to speak’.
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Colloquy refers to a conversation or a dialogue
The word was originally used to denote
a religious discourse on theological matters.
Eloquence means fluency and
persuasiveness in writing or speaking
Grandiloquent is the use of extravagance
in language,
which may not always connect to the intended
audience or readers because of the bombastic style
Magniloquent is speaking pompously
This word is closely related to grandiloquent
Obloquy is to speak critically and
harshly about someone;
character assassination is another word for this
The Latin root ‘ob’ means ‘against’
Omniloquent is the ability to speak
on multiple subjects
Soliloquy is a speech in a
play or a performance on a stage
where the actor talks to himself or herself
The Latin root ‘solus’ means ‘alone’
Somniloquence means the act of talking in one’s sleep
Ventriloquism is a stage act where the artist
performs an act, usually to comical effect,
by changing his or her voice so that
it appears to come from a puppet.
