Thursday, September 20, 2007

Shannon's vocab

Paradigm
1. Description- A model that helps give off other examples.
2. Usage- noun.
3.Related words-Synonyms: pattern, template, model.
4.Sentence-The manufacturer used a paradigm to help design car parts.
5. Picture-separate


Philology

1.Description-The study of original written records.
2.Usage- noun.
3.Related Words-Literary, linguistics, letters.
4.Sentence-The college professor studied philology to help read ancient texts.
5. Picture-separate

Phonology
1.Description- The study of sounds and pronunciation.
2.Usage- Noun.
3.Related Words-Synonyms- pronunciation, analogy, speech.
4.Sentence- A speech specialist uses the study of phonology on his patients.
5. Picture-separate

Rhetoric
1.Description- Using a language correctly and effectively.
2.Usage-Noun
3.Related Words-Address, expression, composition
4.Sentence- Speakers need to be able to be rhetoric in order to deliver an effective speech.
5. Picture-separate

Syntax
1.Description-The study of grammatical rules.
2.Usage-Noun
3.Related Words-Grammar, fundamentals, principles.
4.Sentence- A good essay needs proper syntax.
5. Picture-separate

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