Vocabulary Flashcards

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suffix

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A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it’s used.

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affix

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A general term for any part (like a prefix or suffix) added to a word to change its meaning.

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root word

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The basic part of a word that gives it its main meaning.

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prefix

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A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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apostrophe

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A punctuation mark used to indicate possession or the omission of letters.

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compound word

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A word made up of two or more smaller words.

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comma

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A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence.

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irony

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When something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.

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falling action

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The part of a story after the climax, leading to the resolution.

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figurative language

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Language that uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation.