Basic Details
Word: Illustration
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A picture or image used to explain or decorate something, like a book or article.
Synonyms: Image, drawing, depiction
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Paint a picture: To describe something in detail. Example: "She can paint a picture with her words that makes you feel like you're there."
- Living illustration: A clear example that shows a principle or idea. Example: "The students project was a living illustration of how recycling works."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The book had beautiful illustrations that captivated the readers and brought the story to life.
Example 2: In art class, we learned how to create an illustration for a story we write ourselves.
Example 3: The teacher used an illustration to help explain the concept of photosynthesis more clearly.
Fun Fact
Did you know that illustrations have been used for centuries? The oldest known illustrations are in the form of cave paintings that are over 30,000 years old!
Famous Quote
"An illustration can speak a thousand words." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "illustration" mean?
a) A written story
b) A picture or image used for explanation
c) A type of music
d) A form of dance
Answer: b) A picture or image used for explanation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "illustration"?
a) Image
b) Book
c) Word
d) Story
Answer: a) Image
3. Which sentence uses "illustration" correctly?
a) The illustration sang beautifully.
b) The illustration of the cat was on the next page.
c) The illustration cooked dinner for everyone.
d) The illustration flew high in the sky.
Answer: b) The illustration of the cat was on the next page.
4. Which idiom means to describe something in detail?
a) Paint a picture
b) Under the weather
c) Break the ice
d) Barking up the wrong tree
Answer: a) Paint a picture
5. What is the opposite of "illustration"?
a) N/A
b) Sound
c) Movement
d) Idea
Answer: a) N/A
