Definition: The act of illustrating; the act of making clear and distinct; education; also, the state of being illustrated, or of being made clear and distinct.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling ‘illustration,’ a word that's quite a trick. The dictionary gives us a lot to unpack, don’t you think? Let's break it down piece by piece, with rhymes to help it sink!
Essentially, “illustration” means
showing
something – making it real and bright.
Think of pictures in a book, bathed in lovely light!
It's the
act
of drawing, painting, or sculpting too,
To make an idea vivid, fresh, and new.
But it’s more than just pretty art you see,
It's about making things
clear
for you and me!
The dictionary tells us it's “making clear and distinct,”
Like shining a spotlight, perfectly consistent.
And don't forget the part about "education" too,
An illustration can help knowledge accrue!
It’s like a visual lesson, helping minds to grow,
Showing concepts clearly, in a beautiful flow.
Finally, it means “the state of being illustrated,” you see,
When something is made clear and distinct – perfectly free!
So, remember this: an illustration helps us understand,
A picture painted brightly, across the land!
Does that make sense? Any questions about what we’ve discussed today?