Vocabulary
Words formed with part of a sequence of other words.
Acronym
"six-seven" is a real life example of what?
Slang
When something is based only on social convention, it is arbitrary.
Correct
The boy threw the ball.
Powerful
We don't have evidence, but I think he is a criminal.
He is not a criminal because we have no evidence.
Informal and unconventionally used words and phrases used/understood by a certain group.
"Get your ducks in a row." Is an example of what?
An idiom
Idioms are sentences meant to be taken literally.
Incorrect
The dog will be walked.
Passive
I new that.
I knew that. (Malapropism).
Words that introduce doubt or uncertainty.
Hedges
A talk show host spreading rumors about a well-known celebrity.
Slander
Euphemism is good and should be used.
Incorrect
The mass of gases wrap around our planet.
passive
"It's not rocket surgery" is a metaphor.
"It's not rocket surgery" is a mixed metaphor.
Unintentional use of an incorrect word that is similar in sound to the intended word.
Malapropisms
Business partners discussing "low hanging fruit".
Jargon
Connotative refers to the literal meaning of a word.
Incorrect.
Ten students failed the quiz.
Powerful
"LOL" stands for "Lots of Love".
"LOL" stands for "Laugh Out Loud".
An inappropriate mix of two unrelated expressions.
Mixed Metaphors (ex. time is money)
Ideas and concepts like democracy are examples of what?
Abstract Language
Power is the ability to manipulate or control yourself or events.
Incorrect.
The dog was being washed when I got home.
Passive
My dog passed away.
My dog died.