Understanding Eponyms

The video explores eponyms, words derived from names, using 'paparazzi' and 'Photoshop' as examples. 'Paparazzi' originated from a film character, while 'Photoshop' evolved from a brand name to a verb. Eponyms illustrate language evolution, showing how names can become common terms.

What is an eponym?

• A word that originates from a person's name

• A word that is used in mathematics

• A word that describes a sound

• A word that is derived from a place

Which film character is the word 'paparazzi' derived from?

• Paparazzio

• Paparazzo

• Paparazzi

• Paparazzini

Who directed the film 'La Dolce Vita'?

• Martin Scorsese

• Federico Fellini

• Alfred Hitchcock

• Steven Spielberg

What is the primary role of the character Paparazzo in 'La Dolce Vita'?

• A musician

• A photographer

• A director

• A writer

What type of eponym is 'photoshop'?

• A sound-based eponym

• A person-based eponym

• A product-based eponym

• A place-based eponym

Which company created Photoshop?

• Apple

• Microsoft

• Google

• Adobe

In what year was Photoshop first released?

• 1987

• 1990

• 1995

• 2000

Why was Adobe initially unhappy with the use of 'photoshop' as a verb?

• It was not popular

• It described other companies' products

• It was not user-friendly

• It was too expensive

How do eponyms influence language?

• They reduce vocabulary

• They simplify grammar

• They create new words and meanings

• They make language more complex

What is the future potential of eponyms in language?

• They will disappear

• They will create new words

• They will remain unchanged

• They will become less popular