Prefix and Different Forms
Suffix1
of Writing
Roots
Writing
Writing Terms
Techniques
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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.