This document defines and provides examples of synonyms and antonyms. Synonyms are words that have similar or nearly the same meanings, like "large" and "big". Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, such as "up" and "down". Using synonyms helps make writing more interesting and descriptive by avoiding repetition. Both synonyms and antonyms are useful for creating vivid pictures with words and setting moods. The document includes examples of synonyms and antonyms in sentences and quizzes to test the reader's understanding.

1. Synonyms & Antonyms Anne Russ EDU 290

2. What is a Synonym? Words that have or nearly the same meaning Some Examples Large vs. Big Tiny vs. Small

3. Why Use Them? Using the same word over and over again is dull These help make the sentence's more interesting They can create moods Create pictures out of words

4. Synonyms in a sentence That pile of snow is BIG. That pile of snow is HUGE. Cristina’s dog is BIGGER then Sam’s. Cristina’s dog is LARGER then Sam’s.

5. Pop Quiz! Which words are Synonyms for the word Strange Weird Normal Odd Eerie

6. The Answer If you answered….. Weird Odd Eerie You are CORRECT!!

7. What is an Antonym? Words that mean the opposite of one another Example Scott looked up vs. Scott looked down

8. Why use Antonyms? These help describe objects and subjects in the sentence

9. Antonym’s in a sentence Which word would you use instead…. Her turtle is small. Tony loves to eat cold pizza.

10. Pop Quiz! Which one of these words are Antonyms for the word UP Down Sideways Ziggzagg Diagonal

11. Answer Time IF you answered….. Down You are CORRECT!!!

12. Using all parts of speech www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/synoymantonym.pdf

13. Work cited www.instructorweb.com www.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/synonmantonym.pdf www.synonym.com www.yourdictionary.com www.tlsbooks.com