Word: apple (noun)

Associations

An apple is a round fruit that is usually red, green, or yellow. It is sweet and crunchy.

• You can eat an apple as a snack. It is healthy and full of vitamins.
• Many people make apple pie using apples. It is a popular dessert.
• In some stories, apples are symbols of knowledge or temptation, like in the story of Adam and Eve.

The word "fruit" is a synonym, but "fruit" is a general term that includes many types of edible plant products, while "apple" refers specifically to this one kind of fruit.

Substitution

You could use words like "pear," "orange," or "banana" instead of "apple," but those are different types of fruit. Each one has its own taste and texture. For example, a pear is softer than an apple, and an orange is citrusy and juicy.

Deconstruction

The word "apple" comes from Old English "aeppel," which has roots in Proto-Germanic. It has been used for many centuries to describe this fruit. The word itself does not have prefixes or suffixes.

Inquiry

• Can you think of a time when you ate an apple? How did it taste?
• What are some other fruits you like, and how do they compare to apples?
• Have you ever seen an apple tree? What do you know about how apples grow?