Aphorism-Cliché

Rania: Period 3: Wootton High School:

**Definition #1**: An **aphorism** (literally "distinction" or "definition") is an original thought, spoken or written in a laconic and memorable form. A **cliché** or **cliche** is an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect, rendering it a stereotype, especially when at some earlier time it was considered meaningful or novel.

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Cliche: A trite phrase or expression; //also// **:** the idea expressed by it, a hackneyed theme, characterization, or situation something (as a menu item) that has become overly familiar or commonplace. Aphorism: A concise statement of a principle, a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment. [] []
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A cliche/aphorism is a commonly used or overused meaningful phrase or word. It is sometimes stereotypical.
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This video explains the definition of a cliche. Many people view the French in the ways portrayed in the video, and these are examples of cliches that are often used in society.
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The image portrays a very commonly used example of a cliche: //See the glass as half full, not half empty.// This is a very popular saying when one is trying to say "be positive.**"** The video is an example of a cliche used in literature and films. Many writers, especially in fairy tales, used the phrase "once upon a time" or "a long time ago."
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Definition in your own "student friendly" words:

Link to example #1 (text, advertisement, video, speech, etc): 2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example:

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Definition #1: A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion. Source: http://grammar.about.com/od/ab/g/aphorismterm.htm

Definition #2: A pithy observation that contains a general truth.

Source: https://encrypted.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=aphorism%20definition&pbx=1&oq=aphorism&aq=3&aqi=g4&aql=1&gs_sm=sc&gs_upl=664l12747l1l20295l16l11l14l0l4l1l1846l1846l8-1l1l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=903e80b3267cd55b&biw=1366&bih=646&pf=p&pdl=300

Definition in your own "student friendly" words: A phrase that exhibits the morality of a story.

Link to example #1 http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Animal-Aphorisms-For-Kids-194044.html

2-3 sentence explanation of why it is a good example: These are great examples of aporisms/cliche's, expecially for children because they are easy to understand and they're also popular when there comes a time when someone wants to give an asphorism.

Link to example #2 http://thinkexist.com/quotation/good_things_come_to_those_who/173071.html