Y06W16VC Theme Words — Ancient civilisations

A human society at a high level of development, with organised social, cultural and political structures.

Word family: civilisation (n.), civilise (v.), civilised (adj.)

Example: The ancient Egyptian civilisation is famous for its architecture, writing system and advances in medicine.

Synonyms: society, culture, empire

Collocations: an ancient civilisation, the rise of civilisation, study a civilisation

Something that is handed down from the past, such as a tradition, achievement or impact that continues to influence the present.

Word family: legacy (n.)

Example: The enduring legacy of ancient Rome can be seen in modern systems of law, language and architecture.

Synonyms: heritage, inheritance, impact

Collocations: leave a legacy, a lasting legacy, the legacy of

An object made by a person, especially one of historical or cultural interest.

Word family: artefact (n.)

Example: Archaeologists discovered a collection of artefacts that provided new insights into daily life in the ancient city.

Synonyms: object, relic, item

Collocations: an ancient artefact, study an artefact, cultural artefact

The group of people for whom a text, speech or performance is intended.

Word family: audience (n.)

Example: A skilled writer always considers the audience before choosing the language and tone of a text.

Synonyms: readers, viewers, spectators

Collocations: intended audience, write for an audience, a broad audience

A person who reads a text; also used to refer to the intended audience of a piece of writing.

Word family: reader (n.), readership (n.)

Example: The author aimed to make complex ideas accessible to a general reader without simplifying the content.

Synonyms: audience, viewer, recipient

Collocations: the reader, engage the reader, appeal to the reader

The reason for which a text is written or a task is performed.

Word family: purpose (n.), purposeful (adj.)

Example: Understanding the purpose of a text helps the reader interpret the choices the author has made.

Synonyms: aim, intention, goal

Collocations: the purpose of, serve a purpose, write with purpose

Planned or meant for a specific person, group or use.

Word family: intend (v.), intended (adj.), intention (n.)

Example: The intended audience for the documentary was young adults who had grown up with social media.

Synonyms: planned, meant, targeted

Collocations: intended audience, intended meaning, intended purpose

The central idea or meaning that a piece of communication is intended to express.

Word family: message (n.)

Example: The poem's central message was that connection to place is a fundamental part of identity.

Synonyms: idea, point, meaning

Collocations: the key message, convey a message, a clear message

‘Clearly’ is used to show that an idea is easy to understand or strongly supported.

Example: Clearly, the evidence supports the need for safer crossings near the school.

Synonyms: plainly, obviously, evidently

Collocations: clearly shows; clearly explains; clearly supports