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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typically associated with poetry?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typically associated with poetry?
- Repetition of certain sounds or words.
- A strict adherence to factual accuracy. (correct)
- The use of onomatopoeia.
- An emphasis on imagery and emotions.
Which suffix, when added to a verb, often indicates a transformation or process?
Which suffix, when added to a verb, often indicates a transformation or process?
- -ist
- -ize (correct)
- -ence
- -ance
Which of the following words best exemplifies the use of the suffix '-ize'?
Which of the following words best exemplifies the use of the suffix '-ize'?
- Artist
- Performance
- Realize (correct)
- Difference
The suffix '-ance' is typically used to form what type of word?
The suffix '-ance' is typically used to form what type of word?
Which word does NOT follow the typical use of the suffix '-ance'?
Which word does NOT follow the typical use of the suffix '-ance'?
Both '-ance' and '-ence' are used to form abstract nouns, but what determines which suffix is more appropriate for a given word?
Both '-ance' and '-ence' are used to form abstract nouns, but what determines which suffix is more appropriate for a given word?
Which of the following words correctly uses the suffix '-ence'?
Which of the following words correctly uses the suffix '-ence'?
The suffix '-ist' generally denotes which of the following?
The suffix '-ist' generally denotes which of the following?
Which of the following words does NOT correctly utilize the suffix '-ist'?
Which of the following words does NOT correctly utilize the suffix '-ist'?
What concept is shared among the words 'colonize', 'familiarize', and 'sanitize'?
What concept is shared among the words 'colonize', 'familiarize', and 'sanitize'?
Which of the following sets of words all share a common suffix?
Which of the following sets of words all share a common suffix?
What shared characteristic do the words 'dangerous', 'courteous', and 'envious' possess?
What shared characteristic do the words 'dangerous', 'courteous', and 'envious' possess?
Which of the following words fits the pattern of using the '-ous', '-eous', or '-ious' suffix to denote a quality?
Which of the following words fits the pattern of using the '-ous', '-eous', or '-ious' suffix to denote a quality?
From the listed words, identify the one that does NOT belong based on its suffix: cautious, enormous, coherence, victorious.
From the listed words, identify the one that does NOT belong based on its suffix: cautious, enormous, coherence, victorious.
Which word, when combined with the suffix '-ous', would appropriately describe someone full of courage?
Which word, when combined with the suffix '-ous', would appropriately describe someone full of courage?
Flashcards
Poetry
Poetry
Focuses on imagination, ideas, images, and emotions.
Suffix -ize
Suffix -ize
To make, to become, or to cause something to be.
Suffix -ance
Suffix -ance
A state, quality, or action, usually forming abstract nouns from verbs.
Suffix -ence
Suffix -ence
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Suffix -ist
Suffix -ist
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Suffixes -ous, -eous, -ious
Suffixes -ous, -eous, -ious
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Sanitize
Sanitize
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Italicize
Italicize
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Disappearance
Disappearance
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Coherence
Coherence
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Preference
Preference
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Brilliance
Brilliance
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Cautious
Cautious
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Victorious
Victorious
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Vicious
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Study Notes
- English with Andres
Poetry
- Poetry focuses on imagination, ideas, images, and emotions.
- Poetry needs to rhyme with 2 or more words with the same ending.
- Poetry has to have onomatopoeia.
- Poetry must repeat sounds and words.
Suffix IZE
- Suffix IZE means "to make, to become, or to cause something to be."
- Realize (to make real) exemplifies the suffix IZE.
- Organize (to put into order) exemplifies the suffix IZE.
- Publicize (to make public) exemplifies the suffix IZE.
- Suffix IZE is often used with verbs to indicate a transformation or process.
Suffix -ance
- Suffix -ance means a state, quality, or action.
- Performance (the act of performing) exemplifies the suffix -ance.
- Importance (the state of being important) exemplifies the suffix -ance.
- Endurance (the ability to endure) exemplifies the suffix -ance.
- Suffix -ance usually forms abstract nouns from verbs.
Suffix -ence
- Suffix -ence means a state, quality, or condition.
- Difference (the state of being different) exemplifies the suffix -ence.
- Persistence (the quality of persisting) exemplifies the suffix -ence.
- Existence (the state of existing) exemplifies the suffix -ence.
- Like "-ance," suffix -ence forms abstract nouns from verbs, though "-ance" and "-ence" depend on the root word's origin.
Suffix -ist
- Suffix -ist refers to a person who practices, believes in, or is an expert in something.
- Artist (someone skilled in art) exemplifies the suffix -ist.
- Scientist (a person engaged in science) exemplifies the suffix -ist.
- Pianist (someone who plays the piano) exemplifies the suffix -ist.
- Suffix -ist often indicates a profession or an ideological belief.
Spelling words
- Colonize, familiarize, memorize, sanitize, italicize
- Disappearance, appearance, clearance, brilliance, performance, securance
- Disappearance, coherence, preference, brilliance
- Pessimist, optimist, antagonist, physicist
- Ridiculous, mysterious, numerous, curious, humorous, fabulous
- Miscellaneous, obvious, previous, adventurous, precious
- Cautious, vicious, jealous, courageous
- Victorious, enormous, suspicious, courteous
Suffixes -ous, -eous, -ious
- Dangerous, courteous, envious, poisonous
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