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Exploring Talk and Change: Understanding Key Terms in Communication and Concepts

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In this unit, we dive into the meanings and applications of various terms related to communication and change. Starting with "soliloquy," we examine how long speeches to oneself, like Juliet’s on her balcony, reflect inner thoughts. We also explore "sacrosanct," the idea of sacredness in symbols like wedding bands, and concepts of harmony through "unison." The unit covers practical implications of "vagueness," "altitude," and "politics," allowing for a deeper understanding of how language shapes thought. Join us in navigating these essential words!

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Exploring Talk and Change: Understanding Key Terms in Communication and Concepts

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  1. Word Within a Word Unit 10B

  2. loqu (talk) • soliloquy (n.): long speech to oneself • In Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, one of Juliet’s first soliloquies is on her balcony.

  3. sacro (holy) • sacrosanct (adj.): divine; holy • The wedding band is sacrosanct symbol of marriage.

  4. uni (one) • unison (n.): harmony; agreement • Paddeling in unison is a difficult task; however, it is beneficial to get a rhythm.

  5. ness (quality) • vagueness (n.): unclear • If you are vague in your directions, you can often put yourself and others in danger.

  6. alt (high) • altitude (n.): height above sea level • This mountain peak’s altitude is high above sea level.

  7. ics (art) • politics (n.): methods; “art of policies” • If you are interested in studying politics, you should become a political science major in college.

  8. iso (equal) • isosceles (adj.): two equal sides • An isosceles triangle has two equal sides unlike the equilateral triangle, which has three equal sides.

  9. vert (turn) • divert (v.): detour; deflect • When road crews are working, it is necessary to divert traffic.

  10. ate (cause) • insinuate (v.): hint; suggest • With his closing argument, the lawyer insinuated his client’s guilt.

  11. cor (heart) • discord (n.): conflict • My friend doesn’t like discord in our friendship, so she will avoid talking to me sometimes.

  12. ess (female) • empress (n.): female ruler of an empire • During her reign, the empress renamed one of the cities.

  13. muta (change) • immutable (adj.): unchangeable • An immutable formula is E=MC2.

  14. fug (flee) • subterfuge (n.): a ploy to escape consequence; scheme

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