Writing an Argumentative Essay about the Nobel Prize in Literature
Question 5 • WCA - English 2A
If biblio is a word root meaning "book,” and phil means "love,” what is the best definition of bibliophile in the sentence below?Elena was a bibliophile, so she amassed a library of thousands of books over the course of her life.
Answer
A
someone who writes books
B
someone who adores books
C
someone who reads a lot of books
D
someone who knows a lot about books
Explanation
The root biblio means “book,” and phil means “love,” so bibliophile means someone who loves or adores books. Elena’s large collection fits that meaning. The best choice is B, someone who adores books.
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