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?