Vocab Lists 1-2 8th Grade Flashcards
Affix
To attach in any way
Antonym
A word opposite to another
Context
The set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, etc.
Multisyllabic
Consisting several especially four or more, syllables, as a word
Guide words
Either of the terms at the head of a page of an alphabetical reference work (as a dictionary) indicating the alphabetically first and last entries on the page
Word root
The form of a word after all affixes are removed.
Parable
A short simple story illustrating a moral or spiritual truth
Primary source
A source of information of direct or immediate importance ; first-hand knowledge
Archetype
The original pattern or model from which something is copied
Secondary source
A general source of information that summarizes primary source information
Paradox
A statement that seems to go against common sense but may still be true
Pathetic fallacy
The presentation for inanimate objects in nature as possessing human feelings( example the angry clouds)
Almanac
A book containing a calendar of days weeks months and usually facts about the rising and setting of the sun and the moon changes and details and information of general interest
Bibliography
Alphabet listing of all works consulted
Caption
The explanation or description accompanying a pictorial illustration (as a cartoon or a photograph)
Catalog
A list of names, titles or articles arranged according to a system
Encyclopedia
A work that contains information on all subjects or one that covers a certain subject thoroughly usually with articles arranged alphabetically
Manual
A small book; handbook
One-act-play
Play consisting of one act. There may be a few scenes but no more than would ordinarily occur in The acts of a longer play
Biography
A history of a persons life written by someone else
