Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Evan's Vocab

-Syntax
1. This is the different order or arrangement of something and the study of the various patterns and grammatical rules.
2. Noun
3. tax, relax, latex ( similar etymologycal words)
4. (seperate)
5. The syntax of the sentences in her first paragraph made it difficult for me to identify the thesis statement.

- Rhetoric
1. The study and skill of using language well.
2. Noun
3. declamation, elocution, oratory (synonyms)
4. (seperate)
5. Eliza's lone note to her secret admirer was very rhetoric.

- Phonology
1. The study of the many various sounds in language.
2. Noun
3. analogy, Genealogy, Radiology (similar etymologycal words)
4. (seperate)
5. I think that a career in phonology would be a very fun only if you really have a passion for language and identification of sounds.

- Philology
1. The study of linguistics and different literature.
2. Noun
3. sociology, dermatology, psychology ( similar etymological words)
4. ( seperate)
5. Though students dread it, english teachers worship philology.

- Paradigm
1. A model, pattern, or example of some sort.
2. Noun
3. imitation, example, ideal (synonyms)
4. ( seperate)
5. Amway is a paradigm of a family owned business that has gone international.

1 comment:

Julie Schellenberg said...

Rhetoric is a noun; you use it as an adjective.