Greek + Latin Roots + example
the root that means life
bio
the root that means mankind
anthropo
Consensus
A consensus is reached when there is a general agreement between a group of people.
A word that describes a sound that lacks in tone or pitch and can also mean boring.
Metaphor
A comparison of two unlike things using is, are, was, or were. Metaphors usually say that one thing IS another.
the root that means far away
the root that means love
-phil
What is a word that describes unlimited or unclear amount of time?
Indefinitely
If you continue doing something even though it is difficult, you...
Similie
Comparing two different things using like or as.
the root that means legend/fantasy
the root that means environment
A word that describes a person who acts like they are more important than or smarter than the people around them.
Arrogant
If something is very unpleasant or bad, you say it is...
wretched
Foreshadowing
When the author hints to events that will occur later in the plot.
adjective ending
-ic
word ending meaning a noun
-cle
When a person believes or refuses to believe that something is true they express what feeling/sentiment?
disbelief
Someone who will not change their mind or stop what they are doing is
resolute
Theme
A major lesson/takeaway that an author wants you to learn from the book.
word ending meaning an area of study
-ics
the root that means name
-nom/nomin
A word that describes someone that has the power to mislead or trick people.
Deceptive
What is propaganda?
the spread of exaggerated information to change public opinion and manipulate people’s beliefs.
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement.