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 and discuss different aspects of language.
Annotation Part of Speech Definition Noun A critical or explanatory note
Appellation Part of Speech Definition Noun A name, title, or designation
Eponym Part of Speech Definition Noun A person whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something
Linguistics Part of Speech Definition Noun The study of the nature, structure, and variation of language
Malapropism Part of Speech Definition Noun Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound.
Neologism Part of Speech Definition Noun A new word, expression, or usage
Parlance Part of Speech Definition Noun A particular manner of speaking
Patois Part of Speech Definition Noun A regional dialect, especially a nonstandard one that has no written tradition.
Polyglot Part of Speech Definition Adjective Noun Using several language A person who speaks several languages
Vulgar Part of Speech Definition Adjective Crude, indecent, offensive, rude
Lesson 1 Solve pages 3, 4, 5, 6.