Question

vocabulary sort: graph
write the correct word in the box with the matching definition. (the first one has been done for you.)
autograph a device that writes down (records) the movements of the earth seismograph
biography 2 the use of light to record an image using a camera
paragraph 3 the written list of all the books used in a report or book
seismograph 4 the writing of ones own name
photography 5 map - making, the writing involved in making maps or charts cartography
autobiography 6 a book written about a persons life
homograph 7 record player; a device that turns the writing on records into sound
phonograph 8 a word written the same way as another word but having a different meaning (e.g., bow - hair and bow - ship)
bibliography 9 a section of writing that has a topic and concluding sentence
cartography 10 writing about a persons life written by that person

Explanation:

1. Photography involves using light to record images with a camera.
2. A bibliography is the written list of all books used in a report or book.
3. Autograph is the writing of one's own name.
4. Biography is a book written about a person's life.
5. Phonograph is a record - player, a device that turns writing on records into sound.
6. Homograph is a word written the same as another but with a different meaning.
7. Paragraph is a section of writing with a topic and concluding sentence.
8. Autobiography is writing about a person's life written by that person.

Answer:

1. Photography
2. Bibliography
3. Autograph
4. Biography
5. Phonograph
6. Homograph
7. Paragraph
8. Autobiography