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QuizMultiple Choice

Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice and Tone

Question 20 • TX-English IV

What is nuance?

Answer
A
the words or ideas that surround a word
B
the attitude of a text toward a subject
C
a quality or idea associated with a word
D
a small or subtle difference in meaning

Explanation

Nuance is a slight or subtle difference in meaning, expression, or feeling. For example, two words can be similar but carry different nuances. Choice D, “a small or subtle difference in meaning,” gives the correct definition.

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