Lesson 6: Reading and Writing

Let's explore words that describe creative works, from witty sayings to the art of dance.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• The history book began with the epigraph, "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it."
• My English teacher asked, "What is an epigram? A short phrase whose body is brevity and soul is wit."

🧠Memory Trick:

• The rebellious artist's graffiti included a witty epigram under the building's main epigraph, a style that felt like visual choreography.

This group of words helps us describe the world visually, from vivid descriptions to maps of the land.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• The news report was so graphic in its description of the car crash that the station issued a warning to viewers before airing it.
• Before the hike, the guide studied the topography of the region to identify mountains, valleys, and rivers.

🧠Memory Trick:

• The graphic designer created a stunning lithograph that beautifully depicted the complex topography of the national park.

These words are all about how we choose, define, and compare ideas and concepts.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• To understand the court proceedings, you need to be familiar with the specialized lexicon of the legal profession.
• The chef's menu was eclectic, featuring dishes from Italian, Japanese, and Mexican cuisine, showing a wide range of influences.

🧠Memory Trick:

• The professor, known for his eclectic taste in literature, used an analogy from the sports lexicon to explain the complex theory to his students.

From defending a cause to honoring the dead, these words all relate to powerful forms of speech.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• She became a passionate apologist for the new environmental policy, defending it on news programs against all critics.
• His daughter delivered a moving eulogy at the funeral, a speech that celebrated her father's kindness and generosity.

🧠Memory Trick:

• The apologist for the controversial author delivered a heartfelt eulogy at his funeral, which felt more like a play's epilogue than a sad farewell.

Finally, let's look at two words that help us understand how things are identified and organized.

Key Words

📝Example Usage:

• The iconic apple with a bite taken out of it is a globally recognized logo for the famous technology company.
• Planning the large music festival required careful attention to logistics, from stage setup and power to security and sanitation.

🧠Memory Trick:

• The company's new logo was unveiled as the director explained the complex logistics of the upcoming brand relaunch.