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Exploring Greek Root 'Graph'

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What does the Greek root word 'graph' mean?

to write

What does 'calligraphy' refer to?

Fancy penmanship (correct)

Scientific writing

Casual handwriting

Technical reports

What is a bibliography?

A written list of all the sources used in a report or book

What is an autograph?

A person's own signature Signup and view all the answers

What is a biography?

Story of a person's life written by another person Signup and view all the answers

What is an autobiography?

Story of a person's life written by that person Signup and view all the answers

What does cartography refer to?

Science or practice of drawing maps Signup and view all the answers

What is a homograph?

A word with the same spelling as another word but having a different meaning Signup and view all the answers

What is a paragraph?

A group of sentences that support one main idea Signup and view all the answers

What is graffiti?

Words or pictures written or painted on a wall, building, etc. Signup and view all the answers

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Greek Root Word "Graph"

Root word "graph" translates to "to write" in Greek.

Calligraphy

Refers to fancy penmanship and decorative handwriting.

Bibliography

A list of written sources used in reports or books.

Autograph

Represents a person's own signature; "auto" means self.

Biography

Tells the story of someone's life as written by another person.

Autobiography

A narrative of one's life written by oneself; "auto" signifies self.

Cartography

The science and practice involved in map-making; "carto" means map.

Homograph

A word that shares the same spelling as another word but has a different meaning. Example: "bat" can refer to sports equipment or an animal.

Paragraph

Defined as a group of sentences that collectively support one main idea.

Graffiti

Refers to words or images written or painted on walls or buildings.

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Dive into the fascinating world of the Greek root 'graph', which means 'to write'. This quiz covers various terms derived from this root, including calligraphy, bibliography, and more, enhancing your understanding of written language and its applications.