The adroit pianist had to problem sight reading Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13, Pathétique, by Beethoven.
This is a simple sentence and establishes through the sentence how the word “adroit” means skilled. The sentence state that a pianist had no trouble sight reading one of the most difficult piano sonatas in the world. First of all, all musicians know that sight reading is difficult, but to show how the pianist had no sight reading one of the most difficult sonatas in the world shows how skilled and proficient the pianist is.
The austere Mr. Stansberry reprimanded the trombone section for sticking out in the performance again.
This sentence establishes through the sentence how the word “austere” means self-disciplined, strict. The sentence states that the strict Mr. Stansberry was …show more content…
The affix ‘de-’ means down, and the root ‘fama’ means report, together meaning ‘down report’. The use of the phrase, “should have removed him” assists the reader in understanding the word “defamatory” has a negative connotation when referring to Donald Trump. What this sentence says is that Donald Trump has said countless things that injure his reputation that should have caused him to drop out of the election months ago.
When The Colbert Report was still airing on Comedy Central, they were known for their facetious jokes and comments about the currents politics at the time.
This sentence establishes through the word choice that the word “facetious” means witty and humorous. The root ‘facetus’ means witty, defining the word “facetious” as witty. Mentioning the channel that the show aired on, “Comedy Central”, helps the reader understand what kind of show The Colbert Report was assisting the reader understand what the word “facetious” means.
When Austin Powers met with Dr. Evil in his secret lair, he felt that Mr. Evil was a furtive