A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1.84 Word Nerd: Purple Grain

The video discusses the use of natural sources for coloring agents, focusing on a red dye made from insects on cactus plants in Central America. This dye, known as 'purple in grain', was valued for its durability, leading to the term 'ingrain'. Over time, 'ingrained' evolved to describe anything fixed or long-lasting.

What was one of the unusual natural sources used for making coloring agents?

• Leaves from tropical trees

• Insects from cactus plants

• Minerals from the earth

• Flowers from European gardens

Which region were the insects used for the dye native to?

• Central America

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Asia

• Southern Africa

Why was the color referred to as 'purple in grain'?

• Because it was made from purple flowers

• Because the insects looked like grains

• Because it was stored in grain sacks

• Because it was used to dye grains

What characteristic made the red dye highly valued?

• It was inexpensive

• It was easy to produce

• It did not fade over time

• It was a rare color

What does the term 'ingrained' refer to in modern language?

• A new fashion style

• A type of grain

• A fixed or long-lasting quality

• A temporary trend