LESSON 2: HEARING

Classical Roots

ROOTSAUD <L. to hearPHON <L. sound

audibleAble to be heard; loud enough to hear

audienceThe people who hear a speech or performance

inaudibleNot able to be heard; too soft or faint to hear; unheard

auditoriumA large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances

audienceThe people who hear a speech or performance

PRACTICE!Which word means “able to be heard”?

inaudible? audible? audience?

(audible)

PRACTICE!Which word means “a tryout for a role”?

audition? audible? audience?

(audition)

PRACTICE!Which word means “too soft or faint to hear”?

inaudible? audible? audience?

(inaudible)

PRACTICE!Which word means “a large room where people gather to view performances”?

audition? audible? auditorium?

(auditorium)

PRACTICE!Which word means “the people who hear a performance or a speech”?

auditorium? audience? audience?

(audience)

ROOTSAUD <L. to hearPHON <L. sound

megaphoneA cone-shaped horn used to direct the voice and make it sound louder

phonicsThe study of the sounds of the letters of the alphabet

saxophoneA curved wind instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers

stereophonicAn electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source

symphonyA long piece of music to be played by an orchestra

PRACTICE!Which word means “an electronic system that blends sounds”?

phonics? symphony? stereophonic?

(stereophonic)

PRACTICE!Which word means “the study of sounds of the letters of the alphabet”?

phonics? symphony? stereophonic?

(phonics)

PRACTICE!Which word means “music to be played by an orchestra”?

phonics? symphony? stereophonic?

(symphony)

PRACTICE!Which word means “a curved wind instrument”?

phonics? saxophone? stereophonic?

(saxophone)

PRACTICE!Which word means “a cone for making sound louder”?

megaphone? phonics? symphony?

(megaphone)

challenge!The actress prepared for her ________.

challenge!The presenter shushed the crowd because their whispering was still _______ after several reminders.

(audible)

challenge!The first grade class was using the study of ________ to help them in their spelling lessons.

(phonics)

challenge!Each group of musicians contributed to their part in the _________.

(symphony)

challenge!Only dogs can hear that high pitch sound. It is _________to humans.

(inaudible)

challenge!The cheerleader led the crowd by use of the __________to project her voice.

(megaphone)

challenge!Use your understanding of ________to spell out the different sounds of the word.

(phonics)

challenge!In our home theater, we have set up speakers for a __________ experience!

(stereophonic)

challenge!The _______ cheered and clapped wildly for the performance.

(audience)

challenge!The students were called for a meeting in the ___________.

(auditorium)

challenge!The jazz musician is known for playing the __________.

(saxophone)

challenge!Make sure the audience can hear you; you do not want to be __________.

(inaudible)

challenge!Memorize your lines and come to the _________being well-prepared.

(audition)

challenge!The teacher was angry when the student let out a very ________sigh.

(audible)

challenge!The actress prepared for her ________.