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What is an autobiography?
What is an autobiography?
- A list of books used in a report
- A device that records movements of the earth
- A book written about another person's life
- A writing about a person's life written by that person (correct)
What does the term autograph refer to?
What does the term autograph refer to?
The writing of one's own name
What is a bibliography?
What is a bibliography?
The written list of all the books used in a report or book
What is a biography?
What is a biography?
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What is cartography?
What is cartography?
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What is a homograph?
What is a homograph?
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What is a paragraph?
What is a paragraph?
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What is a phonograph?
What is a phonograph?
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What does photography involve?
What does photography involve?
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What is a seismograph?
What is a seismograph?
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What does the phrase 'graph root-word' refer to?
What does the phrase 'graph root-word' refer to?
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- Autobiography: A personal narrative detailing an individual's life experiences, authored by themselves.
- Autograph: A signature or the act of signing one's own name, often used for personalization or authenticity.
- Bibliography: A comprehensive listing of all references and sources, specifically books, utilized in the creation of a report or publication.
- Biography: A detailed account of someone's life, crafted by an author who is not the subject.
- Cartography: The practice and art of mapmaking that involves writing and visual representation of geographical information.
- Homograph: Words that are spelled identically but possess different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations, exemplified by "bow" (as in hair) and "bow" (as in ship).
- Paragraph: A distinct section of writing that centers around a specific topic, including a clear topic sentence and concluding statement.
- Phonograph: An early type of record player that converts sound recordings from records into audible sound.
- Photography: The process of capturing images through the use of light, typically utilizing a camera to create visual records.
- Seismograph: An instrument designed to detect and record the vibrations and movements of the earth, often used in seismology.
- Graph Root Word: The fundamental term referring to writing; forms the basis for several related words.
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