2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt 2pt 3 pt 4 pt 5 pt 1 pt 2 pt 3 pt 4pt 5 pt 1pt Prefix and Suffix1 Different Forms of Writing Roots Writing Techniques Writing Terms

Is ambi a suffix and what does it mean?

Yes and both

What is the definition of prefix?

A word part that is added before a word to change the meaning of the word

What are two examples of the prefix bi?

bilingual and biped

What is the definition of suffix?

A word part that is added after a word

What are four examples of a Noun-Forming Suffix

Er, ing, ion, ist

A writers story of his or her own life

Autobiography

A brief story that makes a point

Anecdote

A short story that often uses talking animals as main characters and teach a lesson or moral

Fable

A traditional story intended to explain a mystery of nature, religion or culture

Myth

A humorous, exaggerated story about a character who does impossible things.

Tall Tale

Is ‘bio’ a root word?

Yes

Is ‘foot’ a root word.

Yes.

What is the definition of root?

A word or word base from which other words are made by adding a prefix or suffix.

What are two examples of the root word ‘corp’?

Corporation and corpse.

What is the root word that means book and give and example of the root word.

‘Bibl’, and bibliography

A figure of speech that compares two things using the words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Simile.

A phrase that uses words in a way that gives them a humorous effect.

Pun.

Informal words used by a particular group of people when they talk to each other.

Slang.

An object that is used to stand for an idea.

Symbol.

A brief story used to illustrate or make a point.

Anecdote.

The people who read or hear what has been written.

Audience.

A type of writing or the way a piece of writing is put together.

Form.

The special language of a certain group, occupation, or field.

Jargon.

A notebook for writing down thoughts, experiences, ideas, and information.

Journal.

The specific subject of a piece of writing.

Topic.