Prefixes
Prefixes II
Key vocab
Literary Terms
Past Vocab.
100
Explain what the prefix dis- means.
not or opposite
100
Explain what the prefix un- or non- means.
not
100

A word meaning extreme frustation

exasperation

100
An argument appealing to logic

logos

100
What does grim mean?
gloomy, harsh
200
Explain the prefix pre-
it means before
200
Explain the prefix re-.
it means back or again
200

A word meaning "belonging to another time period"

Anachronistic 

200

An argument appealing to authority

ethos

200
Explain what trivial means. Give an example of something trivial.
trivial means unimportant. I got stuck behind a tractor causing me to be one minute late.
300
What does the prefix sub- mean? Use it to explain the meaning of the word submarine.
sub=under submarine - under water (usually an animal)
300
Explain what semi- means. Use it to explain the meaning of the word semicircle.
semi= half semicircle= half of a circle
300

A word meaning to exist as an idea, but without a concrete physical presence

abstract
300

An argument appealing to emotion

pathos


300
Explain abate. Give an example of something that abates.
to lessen snow abates in the spring. leaves abate in the fall.
400
Explain what the prefix trans- means. Give an example of the prefix in a word and explain what the word means.
trans= across transplant= the movement of something across to something else.
400
Explain the prefix mis-. Give an example of a word that contains the prefix mis-, and explain the meaning of the word.
mis= wrong misspell= to spell wrong
400

A word meaning to give new energy or to revitalize 

rejuvenate

400

The main lesson or message of a text/story

theme

400
Explain what subtle means.
hard to detect or notice. The pumpkin pie had a subtle cinnamon flavor to it because my mom only added a pinch. The apple pie had an overwhelming cinnamon flavor because my mom added a cup!
500
Explain the prefix inter-. Give an example of a word containing the prefix, and explain the meaning of the word.
inter= between interstate= a highway that runs between states.
500
Explain the meaning of en- or em-. Give an example of a word containing one of the prefixes and explain the meaning of the word.
en= cause enable= cause to able
500

to warn or firmly reprimand 

admonish

500
To hint at a future event in a story 

foreshadow

500
Explain what incredulous means. Give an example of a time you felt that way.
not willing to believe something. I was incredulous about my friend promising to pay me back because she never has before.
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