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Hamlet, Part 2: Word Choice and Tone

Question 1 • *HSA 26-27 English IV A -IC

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 small or subtle difference in meaning, especially a distinction between similar words or ideas. For example, “confident” and “conceited” are related, but their nuance is different. Choice D gives the correct definition.

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