Multiple choice

Directions: A related pair of words or phrases is followed by five pairs of words or phrases. Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that in capital letters.

ELEGY : SORROW

  1. Paean : Distress

  2. Encomium : Criticism

  3. Requiem : Euphoria

  4. Tirade : Joy

  5. Eulogy : Admiration
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

An elegy is a poem or song that expresses sorrow or grief. Choice E follows the same pattern: a eulogy is a speech that expresses admiration and praise for someone. Both pairs show a literary-form-to-emotion relationship.

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