Match the definition to the term. 1. a method of determining the meaning of an unknown word by examining the parts of a sentence surrounding the word for clues root 2. words that have several meanings depending on how they are used in a sentence suffix 3. a syllable joined to the beginning of a word to create a new word multiple meaning words 4. the main part of a word that carries its basic meaning context clue 5. a syllable added to the end of a word to form a new word prefix

How do you feel about hrothgar so far? in your opinion, is he a strong or weak king? of course, defend this position.

Now long and short works of fiction have different characteristics beyond simply the length of the work. think of a short story that you like and a longer work (novel or novella) that you like. you can use the story and novella from this unit if no other works come to mind quickly. discuss the elements of each work that made it enjoyable to read. what relationship did the form of the work (short story, novella, or novel) have in making it an enjoyable read? what elements of fiction were strongest in the work, and how did they impact your enjoyment of the story? compare the two works you chose. how are they representative of short fiction versus longer forms of fiction?

What else do you think experts can learn from studying the language of written work? what do you think is the value of studying the language of william shakespeare whose writing is over hundreds of years old?