Word Surgery
What is a prefix?
a word part added to the beginning of a root to change meaning.
Hints in a sentence that help a reader figure out an unfamiliar word.
What are context clues?
These are everyday words like important or family.
What is general vocabulary?
A comparison made without using “like” or “as.”
What is a metaphor?
An opposing viewpoint in an essay that strengthens your position when refuted.
What is a counterclaim?
What does the Prefix "Anti" mean?
“Anti-” = against or opposite.
In “The ominous clouds gathered before the storm,” ominous most likely means…
What is threatening or signaling danger?
The word hypotenuse belongs to which type of vocabulary?
What is disciplinary vocabulary (math)?
Happy and glad are this, while happy and sad are this.
What are synonyms and antonyms?
The technique that shows how a character changes over the course of a story.
What is character development (or character arc)?
What does the suffix “-ology” mean?
“-ology” = study of.
“The child was lethargic, very tired, and could hardly keep his eyes open.” What type of context clue is used?
What is restatement (definition)?
The word algorithm belongs to which type of vocabulary?
What is technical vocabulary?
A dove used to represent peace is an example of this device.
What is symbolism?
The narrative element that creates mood, such as a stormy night for suspense.
What is setting?
Break down the word “misinterpretation.”
What is mis- = wrongly, interpret = root, -ation = process of?
From “She donated her fortune to build a new school, showing she was a philanthropist.” What does philanthropist mean?
What is someone who helps others with money/resources?
Why is academic vocabulary important?
What is because it appears across subjects and helps with directions and prompts?
This Puritan writer often shows bias toward divine providence in Of Plymouth Plantation.
Who is William Bradford?
Example thesis: “Technology isolates people because it replaces real interaction with artificial connection.” This is an example of what part of an essay?
What is a thesis statement?
Break down this word: unbelievably.
What is un- = not, believe = root, -able = able to, -ly = in the manner of?
Why does combining affixes and context clues increase accuracy?
What is because affixes give structure meaning and context shows usage, together they clarify the definition?
Classify these words: resume, metaphor, analyze, deadline, important.
What is resume = professional; metaphor = disciplinary (ELA); analyze = academic; deadline = professional; important = general?
This Native American poet uses imagery of spirits and cultural memory to symbolize survival.
Who is Joy Harjo?
Using rain to symbolize sadness or sunrise for hope is an example of…
What is symbolism (through narrative technique)?