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Thursday, March 3, 2016
AFFIXES
The word stem -anthro- (meaning "human") occurs in many words. 1. Add an affix to this stem to make another word. 2. Explain the meaning of the word and use it in a complete sentence. Each participant should add a different word to the list.
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The word stem -anthro- (meaning "human") occurs in many words.
1. Add an affix to this stem to make another word. Anthropology
2. Explain the meaning of the word and use it in a complete sentence.
Anthropology is the study of humans (e.g. social, physical, cultural).
Through the study of anthropology we can glean knowledge into our past that we otherwise would not have known.
Anthropomorphism
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, and intentions to non-human entities
The anthropomorphic sound put him to sleep.
1. Anthropologist
2. An anthropologist studies anthropology, which is the study of humans.
The anthropologist looked at the remains of the casket.
Well done, everyone!
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