The document explains heteronyms, which are words that share the same spelling but have different pronunciations and meanings. It provides examples such as 'desert' (noun vs. verb) and 'escort' (noun vs. verb), along with their respective syllable stress patterns. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for effective communication.

1. HETERONYMS
"Two or more words with the same
spelling but different pronunciations
and meanings." (Nordquist)

2. Examples of Heteronyms
desert
escort
address
attribute
bow

3. desert
[dez-ert] (n.) - any area in which few forms of life
can exist because of lack of water, permanent
frost, or absence of soil

4. desert
[dih-zurt] (v.) - to leave without intending to
return, to abandon

5. escort
[es-cort] (n.) - a group of persons, or a single
person, accompanying another or others for
protection, guidance, or courtesy

6. escort
[es-cort] (v.) - to accompany or attend as an
escort

7. Two-syllable Word Stress Patterns
for Heteronyms
first syllable - noun
second syllable - verb

8. address - [ad-ress] (n.)
I need her address because I will
send her an invitation.

9. address - [ad-ress] (v.)
The council needs to address the
issues surrounding the recent fiasco
at the town hall.

10. Concepts to Remember
Heteronyms
Two-syllable word stress patterns
(noun, verb)

11. Thank you!
Teacher Dea
http://dealogy.wordpress.com
http://www.slideshare.net/decorusdea

12. Works Cited
Nordquist, Richard. "Heteronyms." Weblog post. Grammar &
Composition. About.com, n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2014.
<http://grammar.about.com/od/fh/g/heteronymsterm.htm>.