Parts of a Word
the form of the word after all prefixes and suffixes have been removed
What are root words?
the use of two negative words when only one is needed
What is a double negative?
an adjective in its greatest form
What is a superlative?
adverbs or adjectives plus the noun they are modifying
What is a noun phrase?
giving an animal or object human feelings
What is personification?
the part of the word that comes before the base
What is a prefix?
a sentence that contains more than one main clause that is not separated by a conjunction or punctuation
What is a run on sentence?
words such as and, or, and but that connect two sentences
What is a conjunction?
a noun that appears in singular form but is plural in meaning
What is a collective noun?
language that departs from a literal meaning to achieve a certain effect
What is figurative language?
the individual sounds that words are made of
What are syllables?
a word, phrase, or sentence that gives an order
What is a command?
the origin of a word
What is a derivation?
a pronoun used without an antecedent to ask a question
What is a interrogative pronoun?
the appearance, attitudes, and beliefs attached to a character in a story
What is a character trait?