The Legend of Dictionary
by: Ruel B. Diaz
A long time ago, people have no idea about words and their
meanings.
Dicson Nary, a migrant who loved traveling the world, saw a
small group of people talking with each other. He wondered what
they were talking about. His curiosity started then. He began
listening to others’ conversations, and day by day, new words were
being added on his list. He was very patient searching for new
words. He went to the different parts of the world looking for words
that can be added on his word list. He continued searching for
words. One day, he visited Merriam Webster, the most intelligent
man in the world to ask for help.
“I have listed words but how could this be used by the people
easily?’’, asked by Dicson. The two great men arrived into the idea
of listing words in a way the alphabet is ordered. Dicson never
stopped looking for words. He didn’t notice that the number of
words on his list are becoming more and more. People used to
visit his house for one reason. All of them asked the same
question, “Dicson what is the meaning of this word?” Days went
on, Dicson had become known in the world as a man of words.
In honor of his great work and passion for words, the book
that contains thousands of words and meanings was named after
him. It was called dictionary. “For him, words were already part of
human lives. You just have to discover its meaning by
understanding how they were being used by us. All of us can
make a dictionary. But not all can. Because patience had pushed
me going forward to do my passion I Am a WELL-DER (well-reader)
Directions: Answer the following questions based on the legend
that you have read. Write the answer on your answer sheet.
1. Describe the people a long time ago.
2. Who is the migrant in the legend?
3. What made him curious about the meaning of words?
4. What did he do to the words gotten from the conversation of
other people?
5. Where did he ask for help?
6. Describe Merriam Webster.
7. How are words arranged in Dicson’s list after asking help to
Merriam Webster?
8. What is the contribution of Dicson to the world?
9. What can you say to Dicson? Is Dicson worthy to idolize?
Support your answer.