17 Questions
What is the definition of a 'syllabus'?
An outline
What is the meaning of the term 'sobriquet'?
A nickname or assumed name
What does it mean for something to be 'statuesque'?
To be like a statue in appearance
What is a 'soliloquy' in drama?
A part of a drama where a character reveals their thoughts by talking to themselves
What is the definition of 'subtle'?
Delicate and keen
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of something 'subtle'?
Obvious
What term is used to describe a person who is tall, graceful, and has a striking appearance?
Statuesque
Which word refers to a character's speech to oneself revealing their thoughts?
Soliloquy
What is the term for a list of topics or books for study in a course?
Syllabus
Which word means a nickname or a term referring to someone's nickname?
Sobriquet
What term describes something delicate, elusive, or not immediately obvious?
Subtle
If someone is described as 'elegantly tall and graceful,' which term would best fit this description?
Statuesque
Which of the following words means 'a nickname'?
Sobriquet
What does the word 'statuesque' mean?
Having a tall, slender and erect figure
Which word refers to a speech in a play where a character speaks their thoughts aloud?
Soliloquy
What is the meaning of the word 'subtle'?
Delicate and understated
Which word refers to an outline containing a list of topics to be covered?
Syllabus
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