Word Morphology 6-8 & review

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What is the inciting event in a story?

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The inciting event is a fictional element that introduces the conflict and serves as a catalyst for the story's main action.

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Define the word 'malicious'.

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Having the intention to cause harm or suffering.

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What does it mean to forewarn someone?

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To inform someone in advance about a potential danger or problem.

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What does the affix 'de' generally mean?

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The affix 'de' generally means 'down', 'away', or 'reverse'.

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What does the affix 'uni' signify?

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The affix 'uni' means 'one'.

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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Define the term 'morphology' in linguistics.

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Morphology is the study of the structure and form of words in a language.

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What is a root word?

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A root word is the base part of a word, to which prefixes and suffixes can be added.

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What does the affix 'trans' mean?

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The affix 'trans' means 'across', 'beyond', or 'through'.