Root Word Flashcard- Graph

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What is a homograph?

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A word that is written the same way as another word but has a different meaning (e.g., bow, wind).

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What is an autograph?

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A signature; the writing of one's own name.

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What does a seismograph do?

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It records the intensity and duration of earthquakes.

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What is cartography?

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The art and science of mapmaking.

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What is photography?

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The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.

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What is a biography?

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A written account of someone's life.

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What is an autobiography?

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A biography written by the person it is about.

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What is a bibliography?

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A list of the books and articles used in preparing a work.

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What is a phonograph?

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An early sound-reproducing machine that used cylinders or discs.

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What is the difference between a homograph and a synonym?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another but has a different meaning, while a synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another.