This activity illustrates the problem of highly abstract words. Each of the following statements represents a well-known quote that has been paraphrased abstractly. Organize the class as teams to compete for bonus points by deciphering as many of these statements as possible in fifteen minutes.

A. I'm unable to accurately perceive the possible directions that individuals might arbitrarily select, but given my predilection, I recognize only two viable alternatives: (1) restoring my emancipation from autocratic rule or (2) introducing me to the grip reaper.

B. The entire habitable and inhabitable regions of the third planet from the sun symbolically embody an elevated platform, and the two varieties of carbon-based bipedal life forms appear to be merely thespians.

C. Passageways for vehicles, humans and animals invited egress in two highly foliated directions, and I - I elected to traverse the access which appeared in better repair from less traffic.

D. The realm of the celestial expanse of the afterworld parallels a small, hard plat ovule of the genus Brassica.

E. A small move over a short distance to a specified place, accomplished by one individual; a forward bound of extraordinary proportions performed as a tribute to the human race.

A. "I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." --- Patrick Henry

B. "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." --- William Shakespeare

C. "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by." --- Robert Frost

D. "The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed." --- The Bible (Matthew)

E. "One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind." --- Neil Armstrong