Homographs, Homophones, and Homonyms Q: How do you make a horse fast? A: Don’t let him eat!
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Homographs, Homophones, and Homonyms
Q: How do you make a horse fast?A: Don’t let him eat!
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Homographs – two words that are spelled the same way but have different meanings.
Different from:◦Homophones (“same sound”)
Sound the same/different spelling and meaning◦Aisle/Isle◦Bear/Bare◦There/Their
Homonyms (“same name”)◦Sound the same/spelled the same/different
meaning Fair Wave Well
Use these words in a sentence:◦Tear◦Wind◦Close
Different meanings, different pronunciation.
Stress Homographs
You need to read the sentence to know how to pronounce most homographs.
Ex: ◦The convict escaped from his jail cell.◦The prosecutor is hoping to convict the
suspected robber.
Challenge 1: Stress homograph practice sheet
Challenge 2: Illustrate a cartoon strip or riddle that gets its humor from a homograph
Challenge 3: Let’s brainstorm a list of 10 pairs of homophones and 20 true homonyms. MARK ANY WORDS YOU DON’T KNOW THE MEANING OF.
With your table partner, write a poem, or short (very short) story that uses 10 pairs of these words.◦ If you use “bare,” then you also have to use “bear.”◦Highlight each of the words