Greek/Latin Lesson #11

What does ELOQUENT mean?

• terribly disrespectful toward something

• to express yourself readily, clearly, easily

• something that must be kept sacred

• to make holy or to dedicate to a higher purpose

Which is an example of CIRCUMLOCUTION for the word bed?

• mattress

• a structure in your room which you sleep on

• futon

• your sleeping place

What does LOQUACIOUS mean?

• an evergreen tree found in warm locations

• migratory grasshopper that moves in a

  swarm

• of or belonging to a particular area or location

• being talkative about the stuff you think is interesting

Which of the following is an example of DESECRATION?

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What is the definition of ELOCUTION?

• being talkative about the stuff you think is interesting

• to approve of something OR to punish something

• the art of speaking clearly and expressively

• something that must be kept sacred

Which of the following is SACROSANCT for Mrs. Williams?

• no one uses passes to leave the room

• students bring candy on Fridays to her

• students stay seated until she dismisses you

• Mrs. Williams always wears a hat in class

What does COLLOQUIAL mean?

• Formal and technical

• Complex and obscure

• Articulate and precise

• Casual and conversational

To what does SpongeBob Squarepants CONSECRATE his life?

• Krabby Patties

• Squidward

• Snail Po

• Sandy Cheeks

What is a VENTRILOQUIST?

• A person who can imitate animal sounds

• A performer who projects his/her voice through a puppet

• A person who mimics a robot

• A performer who acts and does not speak

Which of the following is a SANCTION found at school?

• must drink water from the fountain

• no cell phones in the classroom

• everyone must take choir

• no lunches brought from home