NES English Language Arts (ELA) (301) Practice Test

Which term refers to words that are opposite in meaning?

Synonyms Antonyms Homonyms Puns

Correct Answer:

Antonyms

Explanation:

Opposite meanings are called antonyms. Recognizing antonyms helps you see how words express contrast, which sharpens understanding of a text. For example, hot and cold show a clear opposite relationship, as do big and small or rise and fall. Other terms refer to different word relationships. Synonyms are words with similar meanings (like happy and glad). Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings (like knight and night). Puns are a form of wordplay that often relies on multiple meanings or sounds of words for humor.

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