Lesson 8
- Exaggerate
- Amateur
- Mediocre
- Variety
- Valid
- Survive
- Weird
- Prominent
- Security
- Bulky
- Reluctant
- Obvious
It is impossible to exaggerate the popularity of the guitar. One out of every four amateur musicians in the United States plays the guitar. Even a mediocre player can produce a variety of music with this unique instrument. Trying to find valid reasons for the guitar’s ability to survive through the years isn’t hard. One weird theory by a prominent musician states that guitarists find security hiding behind the bulky instrument. But most people are reluctant to accept this idea because there are more obvious reasons for playing a guitar. It can be carried anywhere, it is inexpensive* to buy, and only a few lessons are required to learn to play it well.
The Paradox of Prominence
Once upon a time in the peculiar town of Varietasia, where the line between the weird and the obvious was often blurred, lived an amateur storyteller named Alex. Known for the tendency to exaggerate every tale, Alex’s narratives gained a prominent place in the local folklore, making the townsfolk both entertained and skeptical.
One day, a bulky stranger arrived in Varietasia, claiming to possess a valid ticket to a hidden realm where only the truly extraordinary could survive. The stranger’s aura radiated an air of mystery and security, leaving the townspeople both intrigued and reluctant to believe such an extraordinary claim.
As the stranger unfolded the map to this mythical realm, Alex’s storytelling instincts kicked in. The tales grew more fantastical, each word painting a picture of a world beyond imagination. The line between reality and fiction blurred, creating a variety of emotions among the audience.
The townsfolk, initially considering the stranger’s claim as mediocre, found themselves swayed by Alex’s tales. The once obvious skepticism transformed into a collective desire to explore the unknown. The town, caught in the paradox of the strange and the commonplace, embarked on a journey to the mysterious realm, seeking to validate the truth behind the tales.
In the end, whether the stranger’s realm truly existed or if Alex’s embellished stories took the town on an illusionary quest remained a mystery. Varietasia, forever changed by the events, became a symbol of the delicate balance between the extraordinary and the ordinary, where the weird and the obvious coexisted in a captivating dance of perception.
- Exaggerate: Mengeksagerasi, membesar-besarkan, memperbesar
- Amateur: Amatir, pemula, tidak profesional
- Mediocre: Biasa-biasa saja, sedang-sedang saja, standar
- Variety: Ragam, variasi, beragam
- Valid: Sah, berlaku, benar
- Weird: Aneh, ganjil, aneh
- Survive: Bertahan hidup, survive, tetap hidup
- Prominent: Terkenal, menonjol, terkemuka
- Security: Keamanan, keamanan, keamanan
- Bulky: Besar dan berat, besar-besar, canggung
- Reluctant: Enggan, tidak mau, ragu-ragu
- Obvious: Jelas, nyata, terbuka.
