Prefixes
What is a prefix?
a prefix is a sound (or combination of sounds) placed before a word to form a new word
What is a root word?
A root is a word part that provides the basic meaning of a word. A root must have an affix, or another root, attached to it in order to make it a whole word.
What is a root word?
A root is a word part that provides the basic meaning of a word. A root must have an affix, or another root, attached to it in order to make it a whole word.
What is a suffix?
A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word which makes a new word. The suffix can tell us the part of speech.
Who killed the minotaur?
Theseus
What does the prefix 'mis' mean?
bad / wrong
What is a centipede?
a creature with 100 feet
What does the root word 'viv / vit' mean?
live / life
What is an antagonist?
one who actively opposes the main character of a book/play etc
What was Rick Riordan's previous job?
What does the prefix 'socio' mean?
friend / companion
Which word means 'full of life; fun; lively (describes people especially females)'?
vivacious
What is a vivisection?
surgery on living animals; medical research to study organs or diseases
Which part of speech are the words with the suffix 'ist'?
nouns
Who did Theseus leave on an island?
Ariadne
Which word means 'to break ties with a group; to end a friendship'?
disassociate
Which word means 'something that stands in your way; an obstacle'?
impediment
What does the root word 'ped' mean?
There is no rule - you just have to remember them!
What is the name of the author who developed the idea of the 'author's journey'?
Joseph Campbell
What does the word 'mislead' mean?
to deceive someone or guide them wrongly
Spell the word that means 'a person who walks across the street on foot'.
pedestrian
Which word means 'the study of how people get along'?
sociology
What is the general spelling rule for adding a suffix?
Keep all the letters of the root word and the suffix.
What is the point in studying myths?
To understand ourselves, to make connections......