Basic Details
Word: Prism
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A solid geometric shape with two identical faces (bases) and other flat faces that are parallelograms.
Synonyms: Glass prism, geometric prism
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Through the prism of: Looking at something from a different perspective or point of view. Example: "We can understand history better through the prism of different cultures."
- Seeing the world through rose-coloured prisms: To see everything as positive or beautiful, even if it may not be true. Example: "She was seeing the world through rose-coloured prisms, ignoring the challenges ahead."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Light enters the prism and bends, creating a beautiful spectrum of colours.
Example 2: In science class, we learned how a prism can split white light into a rainbow.
Example 3: The architect designed the new building to look like a giant prism, reflecting sunlight in stunning ways.
Fun Fact
Did you know that prisms have been used for centuries not only in education but also in art? Famous painter Isaac Newton used prisms to discover the colour spectrum, paving the way for modern optics!
Famous Quote
"Nature shows us only her back, but it is enough if we only look at it through the prism of art." Paul Gauguin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "prism" mean?
a) A type of cloud
b) A solid geometric shape
c) A kind of fruit
d) A piece of furniture
Answer: b) A solid geometric shape
2. Which of these is a synonym of "prism"?
a) Light bulb
b) Glass prism
c) Sphere
d) Cube
Answer: b) Glass prism
3. Which sentence uses "prism" correctly?
a) The prism can fly in the sky.
b) The light passed through the prism, creating a rainbow.
c) The prism tasted sweet and delicious.
d) The children played with the prism in the garden.
Answer: b) The light passed through the prism, creating a rainbow.
4. Which idiom means to look at something from a different perspective?
a) Through the prism of
b) As busy as a bee
c) Cold as ice
d) Jumping for joy
Answer: a) Through the prism of
5. What is the opposite of "prism"?
a) N/A
b) Sphere
c) Wave
d) Line
Answer: a) N/A
