{"id":182,"date":"2016-05-12T15:19:53","date_gmt":"2016-05-12T15:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level2-english\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=182"},"modified":"2016-07-26T15:25:12","modified_gmt":"2016-07-26T15:25:12","slug":"text-structural-analysis","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-level2-english\/chapter\/text-structural-analysis\/","title":{"raw":"Text: Structural Analysis","rendered":"Text: Structural Analysis"},"content":{"raw":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Structural analysis is the process of breaking words down into their basic parts to determine word meaning. Structural analysis is a powerful vocabulary tool since knowledge of a few word parts can give you clues to the meanings of a large number of words. Although the meaning suggested by the word parts may not be exact, this process can often help you understand the word well enough that you can continue reading without significant interruption.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When using structural analysis, the reader breaks words down into their basic parts:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Prefixes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> \u2013 word parts located at the beginning of a word to change meaning<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Roots<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> \u2013 the basic meaningful part of a word<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Suffixes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> - word parts attached to the end of a word; suffixes often alter the part of speech of the word<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For example, the word bicyclist can be broken down as follows:<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">bi - prefix meaning two<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">cycle - root meaning wheel<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">ist - a noun suffix meaning 'a person who'<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Therefore, structural analysis suggests that a bicyclist is a person on two wheels \u2013 a meaning which is close to the word's formal definition.<img class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2016\/05\/12152110\/biker-297147_1280-300x254.png\" alt=\"icon of a person riding a bicycle\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" \/><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider the word part \u2013cide. Though it cannot stand as a word by itself, it does have meaning: <em>to kill<\/em>. Think about the many words in our language that include the word part \u2013cide. Knowing this one word part gives us knowledge about many words.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\r\n<h3>Infixes<\/h3>\r\nIn English, there are really only suffixes and prefixes (part of a larger class called affixes). Other languages have things called infixes. They go\u00a0<em>in<\/em> the middles of the word.\u00a0<em>Piano<\/em>,\u00a0<em>pianisimo<\/em>,\u00a0<em>pianisisimo, <\/em>etc.\r\n\r\nEnglish only has one infix:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>\"abso-friggin-lutely\"<\/li>\r\n \t<li>\"get it to-freaking-gether\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To further develop this skill, refer to the convenient reference sheet <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lethbridgecollege.net\/elearningcafe\/images\/stories\/pdf\/structural_analysis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s4\">Structural Analysis: Common Word Parts<\/span><\/a>, for a list of some common prefixes, roots, and suffixes along with their meanings and examples of words that use them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\r\n<h3>Put It to Work<\/h3>\r\nFor\u00a0practice of this skill, try the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lethbridgecollege.net\/elearningcafe\/index.php\/studyskills\/vocabulary-development\/structural-analysis-exercises\"><span class=\"s4\">Structural Analysis Exercises<\/span><\/a> from Lethbridge College.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\nAlthough structural analysis is a technique that can be used by anyone, there are definitely certain disciplines that use it more extensively. The medical field, in particular, uses terminology grounded firmly in structural analysis. Check out the following sites to learn some common word parts found in the medical field:\r\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\r\n \t<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisc-online.com\/objects\/viewobject.aspx?id=gen704\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Building Medical Terms: The Digestive System<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> - This site helps you build and learn terms related to the digestive system.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.free-ed.net\/sweethaven\/MedTech\/MedTerm\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology from SweetHaven Publishing Services<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/medical-terminology-systems\/id323696512\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology Systems, Sixth Edition Audio Exercises<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> - This site helps you learn a variety of word parts related to medical terminology.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medword.com\/prefixes.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medword Resources Medical Terminology Basics<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> - This site contains lists of medical prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, crossword puzzles, and more.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheppardsoftware.com\/web_games_vocab_med.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology at Sheppard Software<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Structural analysis is the process of breaking words down into their basic parts to determine word meaning. Structural analysis is a powerful vocabulary tool since knowledge of a few word parts can give you clues to the meanings of a large number of words. Although the meaning suggested by the word parts may not be exact, this process can often help you understand the word well enough that you can continue reading without significant interruption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When using structural analysis, the reader breaks words down into their basic parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Prefixes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> \u2013 word parts located at the beginning of a word to change meaning<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Roots<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> \u2013 the basic meaningful part of a word<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s3\"><b>Suffixes<\/b><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> &#8211; word parts attached to the end of a word; suffixes often alter the part of speech of the word<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">For example, the word bicyclist can be broken down as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">bi &#8211; prefix meaning two<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">cycle &#8211; root meaning wheel<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li2\"><span class=\"s1\">ist &#8211; a noun suffix meaning &#8216;a person who&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Therefore, structural analysis suggests that a bicyclist is a person on two wheels \u2013 a meaning which is close to the word&#8217;s formal definition.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-185\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/106\/2016\/05\/12152110\/biker-297147_1280-300x254.png\" alt=\"icon of a person riding a bicycle\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Consider the word part \u2013cide. Though it cannot stand as a word by itself, it does have meaning: <em>to kill<\/em>. Think about the many words in our language that include the word part \u2013cide. Knowing this one word part gives us knowledge about many words.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox exercises\">\n<h3>Infixes<\/h3>\n<p>In English, there are really only suffixes and prefixes (part of a larger class called affixes). Other languages have things called infixes. They go\u00a0<em>in<\/em> the middles of the word.\u00a0<em>Piano<\/em>,\u00a0<em>pianisimo<\/em>,\u00a0<em>pianisisimo, <\/em>etc.<\/p>\n<p>English only has one infix:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;abso-friggin-lutely&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;get it to-freaking-gether&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To further develop this skill, refer to the convenient reference sheet <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lethbridgecollege.net\/elearningcafe\/images\/stories\/pdf\/structural_analysis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s4\">Structural Analysis: Common Word Parts<\/span><\/a>, for a list of some common prefixes, roots, and suffixes along with their meanings and examples of words that use them.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"textbox examples\">\n<h3>Put It to Work<\/h3>\n<p>For\u00a0practice of this skill, try the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lethbridgecollege.net\/elearningcafe\/index.php\/studyskills\/vocabulary-development\/structural-analysis-exercises\"><span class=\"s4\">Structural Analysis Exercises<\/span><\/a> from Lethbridge College.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Although structural analysis is a technique that can be used by anyone, there are definitely certain disciplines that use it more extensively. The medical field, in particular, uses terminology grounded firmly in structural analysis. Check out the following sites to learn some common word parts found in the medical field:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wisc-online.com\/objects\/viewobject.aspx?id=gen704\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Building Medical Terms: The Digestive System<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> &#8211; This site helps you build and learn terms related to the digestive system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.free-ed.net\/sweethaven\/MedTech\/MedTerm\/default.asp\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology from SweetHaven Publishing Services<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/medical-terminology-systems\/id323696512\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology Systems, Sixth Edition Audio Exercises<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> &#8211; This site helps you learn a variety of word parts related to medical terminology.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li4\"><span class=\"s5\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.medword.com\/prefixes.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medword Resources Medical Terminology Basics<\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> &#8211; This site contains lists of medical prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, crossword puzzles, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheppardsoftware.com\/web_games_vocab_med.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"s6\">Medical Terminology at Sheppard Software<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t <section class=\"citations-section\" role=\"contentinfo\">\n\t\t\t <h3>Candela Citations<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t <div id=\"citation-list-182\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <div class=\"licensing\"><div class=\"license-attribution-dropdown-subheading\">CC licensed content, Original<\/div><ul class=\"citation-list\"><li>Revision and Adaptation. <strong>Provided 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