1. Symmetry
Mnemonic: “Symmetry = Same on MY tree”
Think of a tree with same-shaped leaves on both sides — symmetry!
Meaning: The even shape of something, like a leaf, that looks the same on both sides.
Sentence: "The butterfly’s wings showed perfect symmetry."
2. Quiver
Mnemonic: “Quiver = Quick shiver”
Imagine someone getting a tiny shiver — that fast shake is a quiver.
Meaning: A small, fast shake, like a bird moving while singing.
Sentence: "She felt a quiver in her hands before the speech."
3. Longing
Mnemonic: “Longing = Long wait”
When you wait for something a long time and want it badly — that’s longing.
Meaning: A strong wish for something.
Sentence: "He looked at the old photos with longing in his eyes."
4. Behold
Mnemonic: “Be + Hold your eyes open!”
When you look in wonder, you hold your eyes wide — behold it!
Meaning: To look at something with amazement.
Sentence: "They stopped to behold the rising moon."
5. Panorama
Mnemonic: “Pan + Camera = Wide view”
Imagine spinning your camera around for a wide shot — that’s a panorama.
Meaning: A wide, beautiful view, like a sunrise.
Sentence: "From the hilltop, they saw a breathtaking panorama of the valley."
6. Glimpse
Mnemonic: “Glimpse = Glass blink”
Like looking through glass for a second — just a blink — that’s a glimpse.
Meaning: A quick look at something.
Sentence: "She caught a glimpse of the deer before it ran away."
7. Pageant
Mnemonic: “Page + Giant event”
A giant show you can see on a page or stage — that’s a pageant.
Meaning: A big display, like a museum show.
Sentence: "The cultural pageant featured dances from many states."
8. Condensed
Mnemonic: “Condensed = Content decreased”
Something long made short — like squeezing it down.
Meaning: Made short, like a quick summary of history.
Sentence: "She gave a condensed version of the story in class."
9. Carcasses
Mnemonic: “Car + Cases of bones”
Think of cases filled with bones — that’s what carcasses are.
Meaning: The bones or remains of dead animals.
Sentence: "Vultures fed on the carcasses left in the forest."
10. Mastodons
Mnemonic: “Massive + Don = Big Donkey-like beast”
Picture a massive, woolly animal like an elephant — a mastodon.
Meaning: Big, furry animals like elephants that lived long ago.
Sentence: "Mastodons once roamed the earth during the Ice Age."
11. Stature
Mnemonic: “Statue + Structure = Height”
Imagine measuring the height of a statue — that’s stature.
Meaning: The size or height of a person or thing.
Sentence: "Despite her small stature, she had a powerful voice."
12. Tactile
Mnemonic: “Tactile = Touch tile”
Touching a rough tile helps you feel texture — that’s tactile.
Meaning: Related to touching things.
Sentence: "The book included tactile pages for blind students."
13. Morsel
Mnemonic: “Morsel = More? So little!”
A tiny piece that makes you want more — that’s a morsel.
Meaning: A tiny piece of food.
Sentence: "He offered a morsel of cake to the puppy."
14. Facets
Mnemonic: “Facets = Faces of it”
Think of a diamond — it has many faces or sides — those are facets.
Meaning: Different parts of something, like the joys of life.
Sentence: "She explored all facets of the problem before deciding."
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1. What is the main theme of the essay "Three Days to See"? | ![]() |
2. How does Helen Keller suggest we should view the world in "Three Days to See"? | ![]() |
3. What insights does Keller provide about the relationship between sight and appreciation? | ![]() |
4. Why is "Three Days to See" considered an important piece of literature? | ![]() |
5. How can students apply the lessons from "Three Days to See" in their daily lives? | ![]() |