It is necessary to have all the needed resources when you want to research about anything. In English Literature where figurative words are of no exemption, it is best that you will have at hand (not just Dictionary) Thesaurus. This will extend further help in unlocking the difficulties of the meaning of some figurative words.
Thesaurus is a work that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms. It is Philo of Byblos who authored the first book called Thesaurus. A thesaurus should not be taken as a complete list of all the synonyms for a particular word. The entries are also designed for drawing distinctions between similar words and assisting in choosing exactly the right word. The word "thesaurus" is derived from 16th-century New Latin, in turn from Latin thesaurus, from ancient Greek thesauros, meaning a collection of things which are of big importance or value.
Nowadays, thesaurus is not new to many since there are lots of people from all walks of life find it beneficial to use.
It is also useful when you want to add uniqueness in your composition. But make sure that you are using the meaning with the right sense.
For example:
*Do not use difficult words when you want to deliver the right message to your listener.
You will say: Do not use ambiguous words when you want to convey the right message to your listener.
*The teachers provide to the needs of the pupils especially in the learning process.
You will say: The teachers cater to the needs of the pupils especially in the learning process.
*Be careful whenever the need arises.
You will say: Be cautious whenever the need arises.
These are few examples that might help you when you want to add extraordinary words to beautify your composition but just in the right way that others will clearly understand.
Thesaurus is a work that lists words grouped together according to similarity of meaning, containing synonyms and sometimes antonyms. It is Philo of Byblos who authored the first book called Thesaurus. A thesaurus should not be taken as a complete list of all the synonyms for a particular word. The entries are also designed for drawing distinctions between similar words and assisting in choosing exactly the right word. The word "thesaurus" is derived from 16th-century New Latin, in turn from Latin thesaurus, from ancient Greek thesauros, meaning a collection of things which are of big importance or value.
Nowadays, thesaurus is not new to many since there are lots of people from all walks of life find it beneficial to use.
It is also useful when you want to add uniqueness in your composition. But make sure that you are using the meaning with the right sense.
For example:
*Do not use difficult words when you want to deliver the right message to your listener.
You will say: Do not use ambiguous words when you want to convey the right message to your listener.
*The teachers provide to the needs of the pupils especially in the learning process.
You will say: The teachers cater to the needs of the pupils especially in the learning process.
*Be careful whenever the need arises.
You will say: Be cautious whenever the need arises.
These are few examples that might help you when you want to add extraordinary words to beautify your composition but just in the right way that others will clearly understand.
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