prefix/suffix/root words
letters added onto the beginning of a word that change their meaning
What is a prefix?
The definition of a word according to the dictionary
What is denotation?
Antonyms, synonyms, examples, inferences, definition
What are the ways an author may reveal context to you?
The situation looked dire, however, my outlook remained cheerful.
What is using an antonym to show context?
The letters you add to the beginning of a word to show you are against it
What is the prefix "anti-"?
The feelings associated with a word
What is connotation?
Ricardo is so arrogant. He is always bragging about how good he is at sports.
What is using an example to show context?
Original word: biohazardous
Answer: hazard
What is the root word of biohazardous?
The part of the word left if you remove any prefixes or suffixes
What is a root word?
The girl was unattractive.
What is a positive connotation of the word ugly?
Ricardo is so arrogant. He needs to learn to be humble like his little brother.
What is using an antonym to show context?
That man is a dog! He stole money from my sister.
Hint: What kind of word is dog here?
What is the connotative use of "dog" to mean a bad person?
What are words that use the suffix -ful?
snake-a reptile that slithers around on the ground
What is the denotative meaning of snake?
Ricardo is so arrogant, self centered, and proud.
What is using a synonym to show context?
arbitrary-based on random personal choice
My sister chose the class arbitrarily.
What is the denotation of the word arbitrary?
What is the prefix bene-?
Connotation can fall into these three categories
Ricardo is so arrogant. He thinks he is better than everyone else.
What is using a definition to show context?
You don't want to work with Ricardo unless you want to hear him talk about himself. He is so arrogant.
What is using inferences to show context?