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Thesaurus: A reference tool

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1 Thesaurus: A reference tool
How is a thesaurus like a dictionary? How is a thesaurus different from a dictionary?

2 What is a Thesaurus Used to find synonyms..Not definitions
Synonyms are words that have the _________ meaning. Examples: big and large hot and sizzling round and circular Cross-referencing is used when you find a _________ of the synonym you found for a word

3 Rainbow of Emotion RED = ________ ORANGE = ________ YELLOW = _______
GREEN = _____ or Jealousy BLUE = _____

4 Homework Now you have to reference and cross-reference the given emotion…so you will look up “Mad”…NOT Red!!! You will need to find 12 synonyms for each emotion with a total of 60 adjective. Arrange the 12 synonyms from weakest to strongest within each emotion. SPELLING COUNTS!!!!

5 Alphabet Prompt

6 Symbolism An icon or item to represents something….an item has a deeper meaning Ex. American Flag, Pink Ribbon, Yellow Bracelet, cross, __________, ____________, ______________, _____________, ______________

7 Perpetual Means everlasting Examples:

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