Lesson 10 Shades of Meaning

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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 does 'devoured' mean?

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To devour means to eat something eagerly and in large amounts.

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What is the meaning of 'hostile'?

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Hostile means unfriendly or antagonistic.

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What does 'fascinating' mean?

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Fascinating means extremely interesting or charming.

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What is the meaning of 'delicious'?

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Delicious means very tasty or enjoyable to eat.

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What does 'shrieked' mean?

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To shriek means to make a loud, sharp cry or sound.

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How can synonyms change the meaning of a sentence?

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Synonyms can enhance or alter the intensity of the meaning in a sentence.

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What is the purpose of using stronger synonyms in writing?

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Stronger synonyms make writing more vivid and expressive.

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Give an example of a sentence using the word 'good' and a stronger synonym.

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Original: The movie was good. Stronger: The movie was fantastic.

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What is the difference between 'chewed' and 'devoured'?

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Chewed means to bite and grind food with teeth, while devoured means to eat something eagerly and quickly.