Prefix Remix
Which prefix means “again” and appears in words like revise and rebuild?
re - again
What does the root spect mean in inspect or spectator?
What does the suffix -ful mean?
The lake was tranquil—it was calm and still. What clue type is used?
Definition/Explanation
Boom! The door slammed shut. What device is used?
Onomatopoeia
In the word misinform, what does the prefix mis- tell you about the type of information being given?
The type of information is wrong.
The words audible, audio, and audience include the same root. What is it and what does it mean?
-aud- means "to hear"
Turn the word hope into a word that means without hope.
hopeless
Unlike his fearless brother, Jared was hesitant. What kind of clue is this?
Antonym
Identify two different figurative devices in this sentence: The icy wind slapped my face and whispered secrets through the trees.
Alliteration and Personification
Choose the correct prefix to complete this sentence: “The group was completely _______organized after the leader quit.”
“The group was completely disorganized after the leader quit.”
What does the root “chron” mean in the word chronological?
The root -chron- means time.
In chronological, it tells you the order something happens in time — from beginning to end.
What part of speech does the suffix -ly usually create?
-ly usually creates an adverb
The arboretum, a place where trees are grown, was full of visitors.
What is the definition of "arboretum?"
A place where trees are grown.
This is a metaphor gone wrong: "My life is like a tornado of spaghetti". Fix it so the metaphor is correct.
"My life is a tornado of spaghetti."
The word submarine uses a prefix that means what?
sub - under/below
Which root means “write,” and how does it work in the word "transcribe"?
The root scrib/script means write.
In transcript, it refers to something that has been written down or typed out, usually from something spoken.
Break down the word "hopelessness" into its parts and label each one.
hope - base/root
less - suffix
ness - suffix
He was lethargic—sleeping through class, ignoring his homework, and barely speaking to anyone.
What does lethargic mean and what type of clue was used?
lethargic - feeling tired and weak, like you don't have much energy to do things
example
Create a simile about school.
Answers will vary.
Why would a writer choose the word antihero instead of just villain? What does the prefix anti- suggest?
The prefix anti- means against or opposite of. But in antihero, it doesn't mean “against the hero” — it means the character is the opposite of a traditional hero.
In benevolent, what does the root bene suggest about the person being described?
-bene- is a root that means "good," so someone who is described as "benevolent" would be considered a good, kind person.
Take the base word "act" and build 3 real words from it using different suffixes. Define each one.
active, acting, acted, action, actor, etc.
Write a sentence using an inference clue to define reluctant.
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“Her mind was a maze, full of winding thoughts and hidden corners.”
What is being compared in this metaphor?
Her mind and a maze.