Concetti Chiave
- The term "flock" can describe a group of people with religious devotion or followers of a religious leader, often used interchangeably with "congregation".
- "Flock" also refers to a group of animals such as sheep, goats, or birds, highlighting its versatility in describing both people and animals.
- "Mass" denotes a large group of people, emphasizing anonymity or being part of a larger group without individuality.
- The phrase "the masses" can imply a large number of common people, often perceived as lacking insider knowledge or special privileges.
- Both "flock" and "mass" have contexts that highlight collective behavior, whether in religious, societal, or animal groups.
Flock
When you speak of a flock, you are usually describing a group of people with a religious devotion, or those that follow a religious leader. Most often people would use the word congregation although flock is also acceptable.
Ex: When the vicar broke the news of his impending retirement to his flock, they were devastated and asked him to reconsider his decision.
Ex: The clergyman was very proud of the gift he had received from his former flock, a leather¬bound copy of the Bible with an insert signed by each congregant.
A flock can also refer to a group of animals, such as a flock of sheep, goats, or birds.
Ex: When the shepherd attempted to leave the hut, a flock of lambs were waiting to meet him and be taken out to graze.
Ex: The mother duck, followed by her flock of ducklings, made her way out to the middle of the pond where she began to teach them to look for food.
Mass
A mass of people is a large group of people. The word has a strong connection to anonymity, or being one member of the mass.
Ex: At the open-air concert, the mass of music fans was determined to stay no matter how the weather threatened their comfort.
Ex: A mass of fresh, but inexperienced troops mobilized for action on the border during the weeks leading to the war.
When someone refers to the masses, they often mean the large number of common people. Sometimes, the term the masses is used to imply the idea of a large number of people without inside knowledge or special privileges.
Ex: The party leader did not really care about the good of the masses, but he used their ignorance to his advantage and rallied their support for his candidacy.
Ex: Thought to be good enough only for the masses, dark, unrefined bread was considered inferior by European royalty of the 16th century.
Domande da interrogazione
- ¿Qué significa "flock" en el contexto religioso?
- ¿Cómo se utiliza el término "mass" en relación con las personas?
- ¿Qué implica el uso del término "the masses"?
"Flock" se refiere a un grupo de personas con devoción religiosa o que siguen a un líder religioso, similar a una congregación.
"Mass" se refiere a un gran grupo de personas, a menudo con una connotación de anonimato o como parte de un grupo sin privilegios especiales.
"The masses" se refiere a un gran número de personas comunes, a menudo implicando la falta de conocimiento interno o privilegios especiales.
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