Greek and Latin Roots: SCRIB; SCRIPT

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What is the term for a person who writes things down?

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scribe

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What does it mean to describe something in writing?

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To say or write down how something or someone looks; to use adjectives in writing.

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What is an inscription?

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A short dedication written in a book or engraved on something, such as a coin or monument.

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What does it mean to transcribe?

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To write down or record; to translate.

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What is a scribble?

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Sloppy writing that is hard to read.

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What root word means 'to write'?

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The Latin root 'scrib' or 'script'.

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What is the difference between 'scribe' and 'scribble'?

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A scribe is a person who writes carefully, while scribble refers to messy or careless writing.

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What does the prefix 'trans-' in 'transcribe' imply?

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It implies 'across' or 'beyond', indicating the act of writing something down from one form to another.

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What is the purpose of an inscription?

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To commemorate or dedicate something, often providing information or honoring someone.

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Can you give an example of a situation where you might need to describe something?

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When writing a character description in a story or providing details in a report.