Lesson 6 vocab

Graphein

Greek - “Scratch” “to draw” “to write”

Gramma

Greek - “Picture” “letter” “Peice of writing”

Lexis

Greek "- “Speech” “word” “phrase”

Logos

Greek - “Speech” “word” “reason” synonym: symbol

Epigram

A short witty saying synonym: Witty sayings

Epigraph

An inscription on a monument or building, on a coin, or at the beginning of a book or chapter

Choreography

The art of creating dances Synonym: Composer of dances

Graffiti

Words or drawings scratched or scribbled on a wall

Graphic x2

1. Relating to the visual arts like drawing, painting, lettering, or engraving

2. Giving a vivid description

Litograph

A print produced by a printing process in which a smooth surface is treated so that ink will adhere only to the design to be printed. Synonym: print

topography

The features of an area, such as its rivers, mountains, and roads synonym: Landscape

Eclectic

Consisting of parts selected from various sources

Lexicon x2 + synonym

1. A specialized dictionary

2. The specialized vocabulary of a particular topic or profession

3. Synonym: Specialized vocabulary

Analogy

A comparison between things that are alike in some ways

Apologist

A person who makes an argument in support of someone or something

Epilogue

Short concluding section in a literary work

Logo

A symbol or design that serves to identify an organization or institution

logistics

The organization of supplies and services

Eulogy

A speech writing in praise of a person or thing, especially honoring the dead,