Old English Books
Prefixes
Suffixes
Words
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What is the name of this famous detective?
Sherlock Holmes
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fore is a prefix for what
Before
Examples of fore: Before, Forecast, Foreword, and Forehead
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gram is a suffix for what?
Writing
Examples of gram: Grammarly, Instagram, Telegram, and Grammar
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a word that indicates a physical action; "drive" a mental action; "think" or a state of being; "exist"
verb
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a word that names something, such as a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
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This Regency-era book follows the turbulent relationship between Elizabeth Bennet, the daughter of a country gentleman, and Fitzwilliam Darcy, a rich aristocratic landowner. They must overcome the titular sins of two traits in order to fall in love and marry.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
200
What is the meaning of the prefix
Tri
Three - 3
Examples of Tri: Tripod, Tricycle, Triple
200
hydra is a suffix for what?
Water
Examples: Dehydrated, Hydrated, Dehydrator
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a simple and concrete saying, popularly known and repeated, that expresses a truth based on common sense or experience. They are often metaphorical
proverb
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This person is widely considered the greatest dramatist of all time as well as the most influential writer in the history of the English language. He originated hundreds of words and phrases that English speakers use to this day. Strongly known for Romeo and Juliet. Give his full name.
William Shakespeare
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This book comprises journal entries, letters, and telegrams written by the main characters. It begins with Jonathan Harker, a young English lawyer, as he travels to Transylvania. Harker plans to meet with a count, a client of his firm, in order to finalize a property transaction.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
300
anti is a prefix for what
Against
Examples of anti: Antifreeze, Antibullying, antisocial
300
logy is a suffix for what
Theory or study
Examples of logy: Psychology, mythology, and zoology.
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a major form of Japanese verse, written in 17 syllables divided into 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables, and employing highly evocative allusions and comparisons, often on the subject of nature or one of the seasons.
Haiku
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Give the name of this notorious and famous protagonist of the 1813 novel of Jane Austen.
Hint: Old English Book - 200
Elizabeth Bennet
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The fourth novel by Jane Austen, was published in three volumes in 1815. Set in Highbury, England, in the early 19th century, the novel centers on Emma Woodhouse, an intelligent young woman whose misplaced confidence in her matchmaking abilities occasions several romantic misadventures.
Emma
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penta is a prefix for what
Five
Examples of Penta: Pentagon
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ism is a suffix for what
To act or state
Examples of ism: Buddhism, Racism
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a form of extended metaphor, in which objects, persons, and actions in a narrative, are equated with the meanings that lie outside the narrative itself. The underlying meaning has moral, social, religious, or political significance, and characters are often personifications of abstract ideas as charity, greed, or envy.
Allegory
Example of an allegory:
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A kind, well-respected and intelligent scientist who meddles with the darker side of science, as he wants to bring out his 'second' nature. He does this by transforming himself into his evil alter ego who doesn't repent or accept responsibility for his evil crimes and ways. Give the names of the alter ego and the scientist's name.
Dr Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
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A young girl tumbles through a rabbit hole into a dream world of strange anthropomorphic animals, cakes, and drinks that make her grow bigger and smaller, a Cheshire Cat, a mad tea party, a mock turtle, and the trial of the knave of hearts, accused of stealing the Queen’s tarts.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
500
meta is a prefix of what
Beyond
Examples of meta:
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ess is a suffix for what?
Female
Examples of ess: Countess, Princess, Empress, and Duchess
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a style of writing that is characterized by elements of fear, horror, death, and gloom, as well as romantic elements, such as nature, individuality, and very high emotion. These emotions can include fear and suspense (think of like Frankenstein or Poe)
Gothic Literature
500
This is a German fairy tale. It was collected by the Brothers Grimm in the 1812 edition of Children's and Household Tales. The story is about a little imp who spins straw into gold in exchange for a girl's firstborn child.
Rumplestiltskin
