| A | B |
| Dictate | To read or say words that someone else will write down |
| Indict | means "to formally charge" |
| Diction | Word choice, clearness, and vocal expression of spoken language |
| Edict | A declaration |
| Contradict | means "to go against" or "to disagree with" |
| Dialogue | Speech between two or more people, a conversation |
| Monologue | A speech by one person |
| Prologue | An introductory speech or artistic work |
| Root word "dict" | Latin word meaning "to say, speek" - verb |
| Root word "log" | Greek noun means "speech" |
| Prefix MONO- | Means "one" |
| Prefix DIA- | Means "across," "through," or "between" |