Lesson 1 Words About Language Sophisticated language is

Lesson 1 Words About Language Sophisticated language is one of the human developments that has made us the most powerful species on Earth. Our languages allow us to communicate across space and time: We can learn from the past, leave information for people yet to be born, or communicate with someone on the other side of the world. The words in this lesson will help you understand discuss different aspects of language.

Annotation Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A critical or explanatory note

Appellation Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A name, title, or designation

Eponym Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A person whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something

Linguistics Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language

Malapropism Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound.

Neologism Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A new word, expression, or usage

Parlance Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A particular manner of speaking

Patois Part of Speech Definition a. Noun a. A regional dialect, especially a nonstandard one that has no written tradition.

Polyglot Part of Speech Definition a. Adjective b. Noun a. Using several language b. A person who speaks several languages

Vulgar Part of Speech Definition a. Adjective a. Crude, indecent, offensive, rude

Lesson 1 Solve pages 3, 4, 5, 6.