Each piece of a 10-piece puzzle could have a word representing an individual, and these words might be 'children', 'apple', or 'blue'. Specificity in words can narrow the imagery, as in 'muddy children' or 'crimson apple'. The exercise helps understand how perceptions vary among individuals.
If each piece of a 10-piece puzzle had a word that would represent you on it, the ten words we might see could vary greatly depending on the individual. Building a puzzle with words that represent oneself is a visual and metaphorical way of self-expression.
Considering the themes given, children, and apple, as examples, imagery could vary for each person. A student might visualize a literal apple, while another might think of technology (Apple Inc.). Similarly, the word "blue" might conjure thoughts of the sky or feelings of sadness. If we made these words more specific, like "muddy children" or "crimson apple" the images would become narrower, and thereby might be less varied among different people.
The words provided in alphabetical order and from the three-letter to ten-letter lists offer numerous possibilities for creating this personal puzzle depending on their significance to the individual. This exercise can be both introspective for the puzzle creator and insightful for those trying to decipher the puzzle.
A class activity might involve going around the room and sharing the images or associations brought to mind by each of these words. This could reveal how personal experiences and perceptions influence our imaginations and interpretations. The game of puzzles mentioned draws a parallel: the more conspicuous a word is in a puzzle or map, the less likely it may be to stand out, similar to how obvious facts can sometimes be overlooked in real life due to their clearness.