vocab: ence/ance, ist, ize

Front

What does the morpheme 'ence/ance' mean?

Back

It means 'quality or state of.'

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What does the morpheme '-ist' signify?

Back

It signifies 'one who does/makes.'

Front

What is an optimist?

Back

An optimist is one who has a positive view of the world.

Front

What is a pessimist?

Back

A pessimist is one who has a negative view of the world.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

A protagonist is one who goes forward, or the good guy in a story.

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

An antagonist is a character who opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict.

Front

What does the morpheme '-ize' mean?

Back

It means 'to make or to become.'

Front

Give an example of a word with the morpheme 'ence'.

Back

Example: 'independence'.

Front

Give an example of a word with the morpheme 'ance'.

Back

Example: 'acceptance'.

Front

What is the difference between an optimist and a pessimist?

Back

An optimist sees the positive side of situations, while a pessimist sees the negative.