'Epitaph' and 'Epithet'

Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that <strong>MOST APPROPRIATELY</strong> describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

  1. A. Epitaph means a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
  2. B. Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute ✓
  3. C. Epitaph means unspoken words and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute
  4. D. Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means an epigram

Correct Answer: B. Epitaph means words written on a tombstone and epithet means a phrase expressing an attribute

Explanation

An EPITAPH refers to words written in memory of a person who has died (on a tombstone), while an EPITHET is a descriptive phrase expressing a quality or attribute.

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