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Arc vs. Ark
Arc
/ɑːk/Examples:
The story arc took unexpected turns after the first chapter.She traced an arc with her finger in the sand, lost in thought.The bridge forms a graceful arc over the shimmering river.
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Ark
/ɑːk/Examples:
He took refuge in an old barn, his self-made ark from the storm.In the movie, they escaped the apocalypse in a massive metal ark.The artist's studio was her ark in a sea of creativity and chaos.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Arc is spelled with a c, like in the word circle, which an arc is a part of.
- Ark relates to something large and often implies historical or religious significance, like Noahs Ark.'
- Remember the saying arc of a story to recall that arc generally refers to a curve or part of a circle.
- Think of a ship when you see ark, as it originates from the immense vessel that carried Noah's family and animals.
- Arc is often used in geometry or literature, not in reference to ships or containers.
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