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What Is Civilization?

What Is Civilization?. Class X English Prose. Summary. Nehru revisits definitions of civilization .

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What Is Civilization?

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  1. What Is Civilization? Class X English Prose

  2. Summary • Nehru revisits definitions of civilization. • He says it is the betterment or refinement of people, and the replacement of savage habits by good ones. Civilization involves society, not individuals. The opposite of civilization, he says, is barbarism. • He then debunks myths about civilization. The wearing of many clothes is mistaken for civilization, but he points out that the quantity of clothes worn by people is often defined by climate. • Similarly, the possession of developed weapons is also seen as a characteristic of civilization although this is also untrue. • Countries that fight wars may seem uncivilized, but these countries may also have those things we consider as being part of civilization: fine things and fine people. • Civilization is therefore difficult to define. Architecture, literature and arts are embodiments of civilization. Civilization ultimately rests on unselfish people who work for common good..

  3. Homonyms and Homophones Homonyms Homophones Homophones are a type of homonym that also sound alike and have different meanings, but have different spellings. Same sound Different spelling Pear (fruit) Pair (couple) • Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. • Same sound • Same OR different spelling • Present (time) • Present (gift) • Present (Verb- to give)

  4. Signs of Civilization • Architecture • Literature • Arts • Unselfishness • Work for common good

  5. Countries That Fight • Kill people • Maim people • Cause destruction • Render people homeless • Engage in barbaric acts

  6. Barbarism Today • Acts of terrorism • Crime • Riots • Violence against the weak and women

  7. The Infinitive • An infinitive is aform of the verb, but it is not a verb. • An infinitive can be a noun, an adjective or an adverb. • To sleep is the only thing Eli wants.(Noun) • Wherever Ann goes, she always takes a book to read. (Adjective, modifying book) • Richard braved the icy rain to search for the dog. (Adverb giving reason) • Infinitives are more often used to answer WHY-questions. • The three bears went into the forest to find firewood. • Infinitives in the subject position are often used for general or habitual actions. • To err is human, to forgive, divine.

  8. Exercise: Match The Following

  9. Exercise: Pick The Right Statements

  10. What does the picture show? In which country would you find the largest amphitheater in the world?

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