The mural was a reminder of our shared humanity.

Meaning: The mural helped people remember that we are all human and have the same basic needs and desires.

Choice of Words: The word mural refers to a large painting on a wall. Reminder refers to something that causes someone to remember something. Shared means belonging to or used by more than one person or group. Humanity refers to the human race or the qualities that make us human.

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The mural was a memory of our common humanity.

Meaning: This means that the mural helped people remember that everyone is human and has the same basic needs and feelings.

Choice of Words: Mural means a painting on a wall or ceiling. Memory means something that you remember from the past. Common means something that is shared by many people. Humanity means the quality of being human. When you put them together, "The mural was a memory of our common humanity" means that the painting on the wall was a reminder of the things that make all people the same.

The artwork served as a testament to our shared human experience.

Meaning: This means that the artwork helped people remember that everyone has similar experiences and emotions.

Choice of Words: Artwork means a piece of art, such as a painting or sculpture. Served means to be used for a particular purpose. Testament means a statement that proves something. Shared means something that is experienced by many people together. Human experience means the things that happen to people as part of being human. When you put them together, "The artwork served as a testament to our shared human experience" means that the piece of art was a reminder of the things that all people go through in life.

The painting stood as a symbol of our universal human bond.

Meaning: This means that the painting helped people remember that everyone is connected and has a shared humanity.

Choice of Words: Painting means a work of art made with paint. Stood means to be in an upright position. Symbol means something that represents something else. Universal means something that is true for everyone. Human bond means the connection between people as humans. When you put them together, "The painting stood as a symbol of our universal human bond" means that the painting was a reminder of the special connection that all people have with each other.

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