Use thesaurus entries
Key Notes :
| What is a Thesaurus? |
A thesaurus is a special type of dictionary. Instead of giving you definitions, it gives you synonyms! Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. Think of it as a treasure chest 💎 of words!
- Excellent ✨
- Wonderful 🌟
- Fantastic 🎉
- Super 👍
- Make your writing more interesting!
- Avoid repeating the same words over and over.
- Find the perfect word to express yourself.
- Find your word: Look up the word you want to replace.
- Read the synonyms: The thesaurus will give you a list of words with similar meanings.
- Choose the best word: Think about which synonym fits best in your sentence. Not all synonyms are exactly the same! Some might sound better in certain situations.
For example, you would describe ice as cold but not as chilly, you would describe a friend as chilly but probably not as cold.
| Practice Time! Find Synonyms for “Happy” |
Let’s practice using a thesaurus! Use a thesaurus (online or a book) to find at least five synonyms for the word “happy.” Write them down below:
| Summary |
Today, we learned that a thesaurus is a wonderful tool for writers! It helps us find synonyms to make our writing more exciting and precise. Remember to explore the treasure chest of words and choose the best ones for your stories!
Let’s practice!
