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Felipe Ortiz Nicole Orsini Kristian …. Lesson 1 Slideshow. Eponym- A person whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something. Polyglot- Using Several Languages. Malapropism- Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Felipe OrtizNicole OrsiniKristian…

Eponym- A person whose name is, or is thought to be, the source of the name of something

Polyglot- Using Several Languages

Malapropism- Ridiculous misuse of a word, especially by confusing it with one of similar sound

Linguistics – The study, structure and variation of language

Appellation – A name, title, designation

Annotation – A critical or explanatory note

Neologism – a new word, expression, or usage

Patois – a regional dialect

Vulgar – Crude; indecent

Parlance – a manner or way of speaking