What is a Dictionary

Learn about Alphabetization using Online Video

Use this elementary online educational video title to learn how to use alphabetization and guide words as well as the components of dictionary entries like pronunciation, syllabication, word division, etymology, definitions, homographs, and synonyms. Explore the usefulness of the dictionary. Learn about various types of dictionaries and the thesaurus. The use of alphabetization and guide words to locate words in the dictionary. Review key components of dictionary entries.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain the usefulness of the dictionary.
• Learn about various types of dictionaries and the thesaurus.
• Learn the use of alphabetization and guidewords to locate words in the dictionary.
• Review key components of dictionary entries.

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