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What does it mean?
Reading the dictionary feels like poetry due to its comprehensive and rhythmic listing of words.
In plain terms
The dictionary read like a poem covering everything.
What can you take from it?
Ordinary things can be appreciated as art.

Where it applies

  • reading
  • study
  • appreciation

Putting it to work

  • revisit texts
  • find beauty
  • change perspective

Questions to consider

  • What everyday text do you enjoy?
  • How do you read differently?

Another view

The comparison is subjective and may not resonate with non readers.

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