Master confusing words with ease
Canon vs. Cannon
Canon
Examples:
The film follows the canonical plot of a hero's journey.Medieval texts were often subject to canonical approval.She studied various religious canons for her theology degree.
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Cannon
/ˈkænən/Examples:
The cannon roared, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.Artillery units positioned their cannons at strategic intervals.Historic castles often feature old cannons as part of their defenses.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- A cannon is a large weapon, remember it by the double n as it packs double the power.
- A canon is a rule or law, often related to religion or literature, recall it by the single n as it is more subtle and silent like laws.
- Think of cannon booming loudly in war with its explosive power, while canon quietly dictates moral or artistic rules.
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