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Leo Connects Physical Bridges With Social Cooperation

In this lesson: Separate a metaphorical appeal from evidence of an outcome.

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Read the story

During his November 7 visit to Paysandú, Pope Leo called for cooperation across divisions. Reuters estimated the crowd at 40,000.

He drew on the nearby General Artigas International Bridge, which links Uruguay and Argentina.

The comparison connects movement between countries with exchange between people. It expresses an appeal for cooperation, rather than proof that disagreements have been resolved.

Source: Reuters, 2026-11-07. https://www.marketscreener.com/news/pope-leo-urges-south-america-to-bridge-divides-on-uruguay-argentina-border-ce785fd2d18cf323

Read and practise

1. What does the comparison express?

   1. Proof that all disagreements ended
   2. An appeal for cooperation
   3. A plan to build another border crossing

2. Which local fact supports the comparison?

   1. The bridge links two countries
   2. The bridge is under construction
   3. The bridge connects two neighbourhoods in the same city

Your turn

Why would “the visit resolved divisions” go beyond this reading?

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