Everyday Grammar TV: Talking about Art, Part 2

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Faith: Hi John! I think we should continue our exploration of art. John: Let’s do it! Faith: When we talk about our favorite piece of art, we should be able to explain why we like it. In other words, we need to give reasons. John: There are a few different ways we give reasons. The first way involves the word because. Remember: after the word “because,” you need to use a subject and predicate . Here’s an example: My favorite piece of art is The Great Wave by Hokusai. I love the print because I enjoy learning about Japanese history. Faith: We can also give reasons for liking a piece of art in a more detailed, complex way. For example, you might say: My favorite piece of art is Hokusai’s The Great Wave. I love woodblock prints, and the Berlin blue color he uses is so lovely. In addition, I find the subject matter so powerful – the giant wave is such a danger to those fishermen! John: In the example, the reasons given for liking the artwork relate to the kind of art (the woodblock print), the color (Berlin blue), and the subject matter (Japanese history). Faith: There are many ways to talk about your favorite artwork. Just remember that it is important to always think about the reasons for why you like something. It’s a common subject on English tests! John: And that’s Everyday Grammar TV.

Published 2023-10-31 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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