Unit 5: Express Yourself!

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What is a transcript?

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A written, printed, or typed copy of words that have been spoken.

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What does it mean to contradict?

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To say the opposite of something that someone else has said; to deny the truth.

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What is a telegram?

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A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form; sometimes referred to as a wire or cable.

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What does the root word 'dict' mean?

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It means 'say, declare' and is of Latin origin.

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What is an edict?

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An official order given by a person with power or by a government.

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What is the meaning of 'dictate'?

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To say or read aloud something for someone else to write down.

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What is the definition of 'prescription'?

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An official instruction from a doctor for the preparation and use of a medicine.

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What does 'calligraphy' refer to?

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The art of beautiful handwriting.

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What is the meaning of 'autobiography'?

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A written account of a person's life written by that person.

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What does 'graphic' mean?

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Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, engraving, or lettering.