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English Flashcards

1
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Involves combining parts of two (or more) words to create a new word

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Blending

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Involves shortening a longer word by removing syllables

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Clipping

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Are formed from the initial letters of a series of words and are pronounced as a new word

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Acronyms

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Is a word formation process in which two or more words are combined to create a new word with a new meaning

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Compounding

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Involves the transformation of a word or phrase through popular misinterpretation of its origin

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Folk Etymology

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are a form of rhythmic and repetitive spoken word that combine elements of poetry, jazz music, and spoken language

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Jazz Chants

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Is a musical genre characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech, often featuring spoken or chanted lyrics

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Rap

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Shows repetition of initial consonant sounds of nearby words

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Alliteration

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Shows repetition of vowel sounds of nearby words

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Assonance

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Is a literary device that involves using descriptive language to create vivid and sensory experiences for the reader

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Imagery

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Refer to the methods and strategies by which new words are created in a language

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Word Formation Processes

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Are techniques that writers use to create specific effects, convey meaning, and enhance their storytelling

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Literary devices

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Refers to words that appeal to the senses, emotions, and feelings

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Imagery

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14
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Compares two unrelated things, typically by stating that one thing is another

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Metaphor

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Uses symbol, anything that represents a deeper meaning beyond the literal, to represent ideas

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Symbolism

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16
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(Breakfast + Lunch)

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Brunch

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17
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(International + Network)

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Internet

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18
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(Smoke + Fog)

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Smog

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(Stay Home + Vacation)

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Staycation

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20
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(Motor + Hotel)

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Motel

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21
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(Video + Log)

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Vlog

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22
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(Spice + Ham)

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Spam

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23
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(Information + Commercial)

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Infomercial

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24
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(Spoon + Fork)

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Spork

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25
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(Friend + Enemy)

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Frenemy

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(Chocolate + Alcoholic)

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Chocoholic

27
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(Slang + Language)

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Slanguage

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Mathematics =

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Math

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Telephone =

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Phone

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Clipped
Advertisement =

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Ad

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Clipped
Laboratory =

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Lab

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Clipped
Refrigerator =

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Fridge

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Clipped
Hamburger =

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Burger

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Clipped
Public House =

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Pub

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Pantaloons =

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Pants

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Clipped
Celebrity =

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Celeb

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Gymnasium =

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Gym

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Acronym NASA =

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Acronym FBI =

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Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Acronym DIY =

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Do It Yourself

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Acronym UNICEF =

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United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund

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Acronym ASAP =

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As Soon As Possible

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Acronym ATM =

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Automated Teller Machine

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Acronym RADAR =

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Radio Detection and Ranging

45
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are a form of spoken rhythm that combines the rhythms of jazz music with the spoken word.

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Jazz chants

46
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They typically consist of simple, catchy phrases and are designed to be chanted or recited with a strong rhythmic pulse.

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Jazz chant

47
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is a musical genre characterized by rhythmic and rhyming speech. It is often performed over a beat or instrumental track and is a key component of hip-hop culture.

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Rap

48
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often feature repetition, call-and-response patterns, and can include a variety of themes, from everyday topics to educational content.

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Jazz chants

49
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They are commonly used in language learning to improve pronunciation, fluency, and rhythm in speech.

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Jazz chant

50
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lyrics typically focus on storytelling, personal experiences, social issues, or entertainment.

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Rap

51
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The delivery is fast-paced and relies heavily on wordplay, rhyme schemes, and rhythm. Rappers often use a variety of techniques, such as

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alliteration, metaphors, and similes, to create engaging and impactful lyrics.

52
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Mirror as a reflection of one’s soul.”

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Metaphor

53
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“Time is a thief, stealing moments from our lives.”

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Metaphor

54
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  • A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, suggesting that one thing is another to highlight a similarity.
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Metaphor

55
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  • Involves using symbols—objects, characters, or colors—to represent larger ideas or concepts.
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Symbolism

56
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Her advice was a bitter pill to swallow.”

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Symbolism

57
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“The green light in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s. The Great Gatsby’ to represent the elusive American dream.”

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Symbolism

58
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The silky snake slithered through the sand

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Alliteration

59
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“The rain in Spain”

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Assonance

60
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“How now, brown cow.”

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Assonance

61
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Elegant egrets echoed eerie cries.

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Assonance

62
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“Oh, say can you see?”

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Assonance

63
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“She sells sea shells on the seashore.”

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Assonance

64
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“The itsy bitsy spider

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Assonance

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