Lily and John both have an essay returned by the teacher with a request for edits. Lily’s essay is returned because she used the same boring words over and over again. John’s essay is returned because he used words with definitions that did not match his intended meaning. In 2-3 sentences, explain which reference source would help these students to correct their word choice. Identify the reference source for each student to use and explain why or how it would help them.
For Lily, a thesaurus would be a helpful reference source. A thesaurus provides synonyms and antonyms for words, allowing Lily to find more interesting alternatives to the repetitive words in her essay.
For John, a dictionary would be a useful reference source. By looking up the definitions of the words he used, John can ensure that they align with his intended meaning, and make necessary corrections to convey his ideas accurately.