Just like there are different shades of crayon colors, words can have different shades of meaning. Chuckle, guffaw, and howl are all words for laughter, but they each have a slightly different meaning. Words that describe an emotion can also have slightly different meanings and intensity, like frustrated, angry, and furious. Learning these nuances can help kids figure out their feelings.

Originally released by Page Turner Adventures, 2021. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 01, 2022.

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