Shades of Meaning

Shades of Meaning

Open Ended

When I got my new puppy, I was happy.

What is a different word we could use instead of happy?

Open Ended

My phone broke! I am so angry!

What is another word we could use instead of angry?

Multiple Choice

What is another word for jump?

• hop

• walk

• scoot

Multiple Choice

"I just won the lottery!" she said.

What is another word for said?

• ran

• shouted

• sat

Shades of meaning is when words mean the same thing, but they are stronger or weaker.

Picture shades of meaning like this paint sample.

• Some words are lighter, like the light pink at the top.

• Some words are stronger and have more emotion, like the dark pink at the bottom.

Poll

What emotion does this picture show?

• Sad

• Happy

• Confused

Happy!

This is a happy face!

Poll

Is this picture happier than the last happy face?

• Yes

• No

Poll

Is this picture happier than the last face?

• Yes

• No