Synonyms and Antonyms Challenge

What are synonyms?

• Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

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CCSS.L.5.4A

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What are antonyms?

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that rhyme with each other

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Why do writers use synonyms?

• To add variety to writing and avoid repetition

• To make sentences longer

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is an example of a synonym for "fast" in action comics?

• Quick

• Brave

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an example of an antonym for "brave"?

• Quick

• Cowardly

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is a synonym strategy for enhancing descriptions?

• Using simple words

• Using synonyms like "powerful," "mighty," or "invincible"

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an antonym strategy for creating contrast?

• Using synonyms to add variety

• Using antonyms to emphasize differences

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

What is an example of an antonym for "fearless"?

• Timid

• Strong

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

What is the purpose of using antonyms in writing?

• To create contrast and highlight differences

• To simplify the language

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following is an example of using an antonym in dialogue?

• "You may be brave," the villain sneered, "but your bravery will soon turn to fear."

• The villain was cunning, clever, and devious.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5