Question

Using your knowledge of prefixes and suffixes, identify the following word's meaning.

The root of the word ineloquence is loquo, which means "to speak." Using your knowledge of affixes, which of the following best defines ineloquence?

A plea in a court of law
A satirical cartoon
A weak speech
A mispronunciation of a word in a speech

Answer 1

C) A weak speech

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

ineloquence = not able to speak properly

loquo = to speak and the prefix in = not, while the root word elo = able to

thus, not able to speak or having a weak speech (not able to speak properly)

consult the dictionary to check your work as well