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What is the meaning of the word 'context'?
What is the term for the part of a word to which prefixes and suffixes are added?
Root
What is the term for something that is no longer used?
Obsolete
What do you call persons of the same grade, age, rank, etc.?
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Identify the three types of language.
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What is the connotation of the phrase 'Home is where the heart is'?
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What is the denotation of the word 'fix' in the sentence 'I'll fix her so she'll never do that again!'?
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What type of meaning does 'eat' carry in the sentence 'If you throw the ball that way, the coach will eat you alive'?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Flashcards
- Parts that influence meaning: Context provides the circumstances or situation that affect the interpretation of a word.
- Word structure: A root is the base part of a word to which additional elements like prefixes and suffixes can be attached.
- Term for outdated: Obsolete refers to something that is no longer in usage or has fallen out of fashion.
- Individuals in a group: Peers are persons of similar grade, age, or rank.
Types of Language
- Forms of communication: Language can be classified into written, oral, and nonverbal types. Each type plays a crucial role in human interaction and expression.
Connotation vs. Denotation
- Figurative meaning: 'Home' is where the heart is illustrates a connotative meaning, emphasizing emotional connection rather than the physical space.
- Expressing intent: "I'll fix her so she'll never do that again!" uses connotative meaning to imply a threat rather than a literal fixing.
- Literal meaning: "After we eat lunch, we can finish our homework." exemplifies a denotative meaning by describing a straightforward action.
- Actual repair: "The plumber fixed the garbage disposal," denotes a direct action of repair.
- Specific address: "110 Calmont Ave. is where my home is," indicates the literal meaning of a location, making it denotative.
- Extreme caution: "If you throw the ball that way, the coach will eat you alive" conveys a connotative meaning, suggesting a harsh reprimand rather than literal consumption.
Derivations and Meanings
- Lacking: Without or outside can indicate absence.
- Spirit of the dead: Ghost or wind refers to the ethereal presence associated with departed souls.
- Mental weakness: Feeble-minded describes someone lacking in mental fortitude or resolve.
- Embarrassment: Shamefaced indicates a feeling of guilt or embarrassment.
- Householder: Husbandman refers to someone who manages a household, often historically linked to farming.
- Interference: To let means to hinder or create obstacles in a process.
- Follow: Ensue signifies the act of coming after or pursuing something.
- Generosity: Charity embodies the concept of love or compassion towards others, often featuring giving to those in need.
- Ownership: Good man denotes the owner or the head of a household, reflecting authority and responsibility.
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