Lesson #533

Charles Schulz drawing one of the early cartoons in 1956.

December 29, 2022

On Charles Schulz’s 100th birthday, a tribute to the comic ‘Peanuts’

"Peanuts" characters Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, and more, entertained millions of readers for half a century. Charles Schulz, the creator, drew every one of his 17,000-plus comics by hand. Plus, learn the English term "comic relief."

Expression

Comic relief

'Comic relief' is a small moment of humor in a serious situation

Lingo

Safety blanket

A 'safety blanket' is a metaphor for something you use to feel safe and secure

Video

And yes

Repeat your point for emphasis with 'and yes'

Exercise

Exercises for Lesson 533

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