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Prefix andSuffix1

Different Formsof Writing

RootsWriting

TechniquesWriting Terms

Is ambi a suffix and what does it

mean?

Yes and both

What is the definition of

prefix?

A word part that is added before a

word to change the meaning of the

word

What are two examples of the

prefix bi?

bilingual and biped

What is the definition of

suffix?

A word part that is added after a word

What are four examples of a Noun-Forming

Suffix

Er, ing, ion, ist

A writers story of his or her own

life

Autobiography

A brief story that makes a point

Anecdote

A short story that often uses talking animals as main

characters and teach a lesson or moral

Fable

A traditional story intended to explain a

mystery of nature, religion or culture

Myth

A humorous, exaggerated story about a character

who does impossible things.

Tall Tale

Is ‘bio’ a root word?

Yes

Is ‘foot’ a root word.

Yes.

What is the definition of

root?

A word or word base from which other

words are made by adding a prefix or

suffix.

What are two examples of the

root word ‘corp’?

Corporation and corpse.

What is the root word that means

book and give and example of the

root word.

‘Bibl’, and bibliography

A figure of speech that compares two things using the

words ‘like’ or ‘as’.

Simile.

A phrase that uses words in a way

that gives them a humorous effect.

Pun.

Informal words used by a

particular group of people when they talk to each

other.

Slang.

An object that is used to stand for

an idea.

Symbol.

A brief story used to illustrate or make a point.

Anecdote.

The people who read or hear what has been written.

Audience.

A type of writing or the way a piece of writing is put

together.

Form.

The special language of a certain group,

occupation, or field.

Jargon.

A notebook for writing down

thoughts, experiences, ideas, and information.

Journal.

The specific subject of a piece

of writing.

Topic.