Root Words: Graph and Gram

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What is an autograph?

  • A written account of someone's life
  • A person's own signature (correct)
  • The study of handwriting
  • A type of carbon used in pencils

What is a biography?

An account of the series of events making up a person's life

Define grammar.

The study of the way words are used in a language

What does graphic mean?

<p>Providing a clear picture; vivid and realistic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is graphite?

<p>A type of carbon used in pencils</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an epigraph?

<p>An inscription on a monument or building, on a coin, or at the beginning of a book or chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is graphology?

<p>The study of handwriting and what it reveals about a person</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an autobiography?

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

Define orthography.

<p>Writing words with correct spelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a cardiogram?

<p>The tracing (writing) made by a heart monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a telegram?

<p>A message transmitted by telegraph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Autograph: A signature in one's own handwriting; represents personal identification or authorship.
  • Biography: A detailed account capturing significant events and milestones in an individual's life.

Language and Writing

  • Grammar: The systematic study of structure and usage of words in a language, essential for effective communication.
  • Graphic: Describes something that provides a clear, vivid picture, often enhancing understanding through realism.
  • Graphology: Analyzes handwriting to glean insights about personality traits, behaviors, and emotional states.

Writing Forms and Inscription

  • Epigraph: Used for inscriptions found on monuments, buildings, coins, or at the beginning of literary works, often conveying thematic significance.
  • Orthography: Focuses on correct spelling and writing conventions within a language, crucial for clarity and consistency in communication.
  • Graphite: A form of carbon primarily used in pencils, known for its lubricity and electrical conductivity.
  • Cardiogram: A visual representation produced by a heart monitor, essential for assessing heart health.
  • Telegram: A form of message sent via telegraph, historically significant for communication before the digital age.

Other Relevant Works

  • Autobiography: A self-penned narrative detailing the author's life experiences, perspective, and reflections, allowing for personal storytelling.

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