english Flashcards
defined as the process of creating words
Word formation
which words is reduced or shortened without changing
Clipping
removing the initial (ex: telephone – phone)
Initial clipping
retaining the middle (ex: refrigerator – fridge )
Medial clipping
syllable of word ( ex: information – info)
Final clipping`
two or more words are put together to form a new word ( ex: chill + relax = chillax)
Blending
two or more words are joined together to create new words (ex: brain+wash= brainwash, bed+room=bedroom)
compounding
formed initial letters of word or phrase
Abbreviation
the term is pronounced as one word (
Acronym
are performance groups that recite speeches in unison, often with elements
Speech choir
also known as standing choir because the members just simply speak or read
Conventional Speech Choir
opposite of conventional speech choir. And has a costume and props
Dynamic Speech Choir
typically chosen based on their natural voices or speaking voices
Members
poem or poetic passages
pieces
Body movements refer to gestures and choreography
Movements and Facial Expression