This document defines and provides examples of synonyms and antonyms. Synonyms are words that have similar or nearly the same meanings, like "large" and "big". They help make writing less repetitive and can create moods and imagery. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, such as "up" and "down". Using antonyms aids in describing subjects. The document includes pop quizzes to test understanding of synonyms and antonyms.

1. Synonyms & AntonymsAnne RussEDU 290

2. What is a Synonym?Words that have or nearly the same meaning Some ExamplesLarge vs. BigTiny vs. Small

3. Why Use Them?Using the same word over and over again is dullThese help make the sentence's more interesting They can create moodsCreate pictures out of words

4. Synonyms in a sentence That pile of snow is BIG.That pile of snow is HUGE.Cristina’s dog is BIGGER then Sam’s.Cristina’s dog is LARGER then Sam’s.

5. Pop Quiz!Which words are Synonyms for the word StrangeWeirdNormalOddEerie

6. The Answer If you answered…..WeirdOddEerieYou are CORRECT!!

7. What is an Antonym?Words that mean the opposite of one another Example Scott looked up vs. Scott looked down

8. Why use Antonyms?These help describe objects and subjects in the sentence

9. Antonym’s in a sentence Which word would you use instead….Her turtle is small.Tony loves to eat cold pizza.

10. Pop Quiz!Which one of these words are Antonyms for the word UPDown SidewaysZiggzaggDiagonal

11. Answer TimeIF you answered…..Down You are CORRECT!!!

12. Using all parts of speechwww.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/synoymantonym.pdf

13. Work citedwww.instructorweb.comwww.lessonsnips.com/docs/pdf/synonmantonym.pdfwww.synonym.comwww.yourdictionary.comwww.tlsbooks.com