Continuum
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Visual Imagery
Imagine a smooth gradient in artwork to grasp the sense of smooth transition in a continuum. In a social beliefs continuum, opinions change gradually like shades in a painting.
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Not Binary
Understand 'continuum' often means situations aren't just 'black or white', there are grey areas. People's political views aren't binary but exist on a continuum.
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Intensity Levels
A continuum can show levels of intensity or development, from low to high or simple to complex. Her motivation levels form a continuum throughout the week.