This study investigates the functions of nominalized forms in the Manipuri language, focusing on their syntactic and semantic roles within sentence structure. Nominalization, the process of transforming verbs or adjectives into nouns, is a key grammatical feature in Manipuri, which contributes to sentence formation, discourse structure, and meaning construction. Through a detailed functional linguistic analysis, the research examines how nominalized forms are used to convey specific nuances of agency, action, and state, as well as their role in forming complex noun phrases and gerund constructions. The study also highlights the interplay between nominalization and other grammatical categories such as tense, aspect, and case marking. By analyzing data from native speakers and formal texts, this paper provides insights into the strategic use of nominalized forms in Manipuri to express a variety of syntactic functions and pragmatic meanings. The findings reveal that nominalization in Manipuri is not only a morphological transformation but also a critical mechanism for organizing and conveying information in a variety of communicative contexts.

This study explores the use of graphological foregrounding in Chimamanda Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus and its impact on narrative structure, characterization, and thematic expression. Graphological foregrounding, the manipulation of typographical elements such as font, spacing, and punctuation, serves as a significant tool in highlighting critical moments in the novel. This research examines how these visual choices reflect the psychological states of characters, especially the protagonist Kambili, and emphasize pivotal moments of tension, emotional turmoil, and transformation. Through a detailed analysis of key passages, the study illustrates how Adichie employs graphological foregrounding to enhance the reader’s emotional engagement and deepen the thematic exploration of power, control, and personal freedom. The findings suggest that these stylistic choices not only enrich the narrative but also invite readers to reconsider the boundaries between the verbal and the visual in literary texts.