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What is an encyclopedia?

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An encyclopedia is a book or a set of books that contains information on many different subjects, usually arranged in alphabetical order.

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What is a thesaurus?

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A thesaurus is a book that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning (synonyms) and sometimes antonyms.

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What is a dictionary?

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A dictionary is a book that contains a list of words in alphabetical order, along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.

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What is an atlas?

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An atlas is a collection of maps, often including geographical, political, and historical information.

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When would you use an encyclopedia?

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You would use an encyclopedia to find detailed information about a specific topic, like animals, history, or science.

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When would you use a thesaurus?

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You would use a thesaurus when you want to find synonyms or antonyms for a word to improve your writing.

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When would you use a dictionary?

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You would use a dictionary to look up the meaning of a word, how to pronounce it, or how to use it in a sentence.

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When would you use an atlas?

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You would use an atlas when you need to find a location, understand geographical features, or see maps of different areas.

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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