“If you’ve got it, (1)flaunt it!” That’s the (2)gist of Georgia’s philosophy. Georgia is my dorm roommate. A dance and theater major, she is a true extrovert—always showing off, always “onstage.” It seems she is in constant motion, going from graceful leaps down the hall to such (3)bizarre acrobatics as swinging by her knees from the clothes rod in her closet. Some days Georgia performs her entire (4)repertoire right in our room. The (5)paradox “less is more” doesn’t apply to her on those occasions, when she delights by acting, singing, and dancing everything she’s ever learned. Attracted by her talent and charisma, an audience always gathers to watch. The lack of space in our room never seems to (6)hamper her movements. Since Georgia’s shows are not very (7)conducive to good studying on my part, I join the crowd drawn by her magnetism. She is so smooth and confident—I have never seen her (8)falter. She moves easily from ballet to tap to jazz. She’ll tell jokes, sing part of an opera, and perform a scene from A Chorus Line. Not knowing all the words never stops her—she simply improvises lines as she goes along. When she finishes, her audience breaks into a (9)frenzy of applause. It’s difficult to break into show business, which is why most drama students give up on this quest and settle for a more conventional career. But I contend Georgia is talented enough to build a (10)viable career in show business.
A very outgoing person who is always “onstage” is showing off (flaunting herself).
Georgia’s actions show that “If you’ve got it, flaunt it!” is the main idea (gist) of her philosophy.
Swinging by her knees in the closet is a very odd (bizarre) activity.
If she is acting, singing, and dancing, she is presenting her full range of skills (her repertoire).
”Less is more” is a statement that seems contradictory but may be true (a paradox).
One would expect lack of space to limit (hamper) a person’s movement.
Having someone act, sing, and dance in your small dorm room would not be favorable (conducive) to good studying.
Someone who is smooth and confident would not be likely to hesitate (falter).
Her magnetic performance is so energetic that it is likely the audience would break into a wild outburst (frenzy) of applause.
If Georgia is that talented, she could probably have a successful (viable) career in show business.
Step 1: Georgia is a dorm roommate who is a dance and theater major and is described as a true extrovert, always showing off and always "onstage."
Step 2: The gist of Georgia's philosophy is "if you've got it, flaunt it!"
Step 3: Georgia is constantly in motion, going from graceful leaps down the hall to performing bizarre acrobatics like swinging by her knees from the clothes rod in her closet.
Step 4: Some days, Georgia performs her entire repertoire right in the room, disregarding the "less is more" paradox. She acts, sings, and dances everything she's ever learned.
Step 5: Despite the lack of space in the room, Georgia's performances attract an audience who gather to watch her.
Step 6: Georgia's shows are not conducive to good studying, so the narrator often joins the crowd drawn by Georgia's magnetism.
Step 7: Georgia's performances are smooth and confident, and the narrator has never seen her falter. She effortlessly transitions from ballet to tap to jazz and even improvises lines if she doesn't know all the words.
Step 8: After her performances, Georgia's audience breaks into a frenzy of applause. Her talent and charisma make the narrator believe she could have a viable career in show business.
Step 9: Breaking into show business is difficult, and most drama students give up on the quest and settle for a more conventional career. However, the narrator contends that Georgia is talented enough to build a viable career in show business.
(1) The phrase "If you've got it, flaunt it!" means that if you possess a particular skill, talent, or attribute, you should showcase it proudly and confidently. It encourages individuals to confidently show off their abilities or qualities.
(2) The word "gist" in this context refers to the main idea or central point of Georgia's philosophy. It signifies the overall principle or belief that she follows.
(3) The term "bizarre acrobatics" suggests that Georgia performs unconventional or peculiar movements or stunts, possibly involving balancing, twisting, or contorting her body in unusual ways.
(4) The word "repertoire" refers to the collection or range of skills, performances, or routines that Georgia is capable of showcasing. It implies that she has a diverse set of abilities in dance and theater.
(5) The phrase "less is more" is a paradox that typically means that simplicity or minimalism can often have a greater impact or effectiveness compared to complexity or excess. In this context, it implies that Georgia does not adhere to the concept of restraint or moderation in her performances; she goes all out and incorporates everything she knows.
(6) The phrase "hamper her movements" suggests that even though the space in the room is limited or confined, it does not hinder or restrict Georgia's ability to move freely and perform with ease.
(7) The word "conducive" means favorable or supportive of a particular activity or purpose. In this context, it implies that Georgia's extravagant shows are not conducive to productive studying because they can be distracting or disruptive.
(8) The word "falter" means to hesitate or lose confidence in doing something. The sentence suggests that Georgia is always confident and never shows any signs of hesitation or doubt in her performances.
(9) The word "frenzy" indicates a state of intense excitement, enthusiasm, or agitation. It suggests that Georgia's audience reacts with great enthusiasm and applause, potentially cheering or applauding loudly and energetically.
(10) The term "viable" means capable of working or succeeding in a particular field or venture. The sentence implies that Georgia has enough talent and potential to pursue a successful career in show business.