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Concept Attainment

This unit delves into the essence of aphorisms, showcasing thought-provoking quotes from notable figures such as George Lichtenberg, Thomas Jefferson, and Virginia Woolf. Each aphorism serves as a reflective lens into human nature, ambition, and identity. The discussion also contrasts these meaningful observations with non-exemplars, highlighting the clarity and depth that well-crafted sayings can provide. Engaging with these concise statements encourages critical thinking and enhances appreciation for the power of language in expressing universal truths.

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Concept Attainment

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  1. Concept Attainment Junior English, Unit 2

  2. Exemplars • A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out. –George Lichtenberg • I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have. –Thomas Jefferson • Be careful what you pretend to be because you are what you pretend to be. –Kurt Vonnegut • A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction. –Virginia Woolf

  3. Non-Exemplars • I stubbed my toe. • That’s quite a mean dog madam. • What did you do with my dishes? • You sold my dishes. • I’m selling your boat. • Why aren’t these my pants? • You don’t have pants.

  4. Attributes?

  5. Aphorism • aphorism |ˈafəˌrizəm| • noun • a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.” See note at saying . • • a concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author. • DERIVATIVES • aphorist noun • aphoristic |ˌafəˈristik| adjective • aphoristically |ˌafəˈristik(ə)lē| adverb • aphorize |-ˌrīz| verb • ORIGIN early 16th cent.: from French aphorismeor late Latin aphorismus, from Greek aphorismos ‘definition,’ from aphorizein ‘define.’

  6. Similar Concepts • Proverb • Folk Wisdom • Colloquialism • Truism

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