Question
Each of the following questions presents a word in
bold, followed by three sentences using that word. The word may be used correctly or incorrectly in each sentence. Select which sentence(s) use the word correctly by marking the option that corresponds to your answer. Prosaic I. Despite its prosaic title, the novel was filled with lyrical imagery and inventive prose. II. The documentary highlighted the remarkable lives of prosaic celebrities, focusing on their everyday activities. III. The recipe featured prosaic ingredients like saffron and truffles, making it expensive but delicious.Solution
Prosaic means dull, unimaginative, or commonplace. I and II are correct: title is dull (vs. content); celebrities’ everyday lives are mundane. III is incorrect: saffron and truffles are exotic, not prosaic—misuse of meaning.
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