Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word:
The artisan engraved a cartouche around the royal name.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. The sculptor carved a cartouche of floral motifs for the ceiling.
Context: The word cartouche in the given sentence refers to an oval or oblong frame used in ancient Egypt to enclose a royal name.
Grammatical concept: A homonym is a word that shares the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning. In this context, we are looking for the same word used in a different artistic or architectural sense.
Analysis of the given options:
Options 1, 2, and 3 all use cartouche in the same Egyptian historical context (royal names, pharaohs, or hieroglyphs).
Option 4 uses cartouche to describe an architectural ornament or decorative tablet used for ceiling motifs, which is a distinct meaning from the Egyptian frame.
Correct word/ phrase: The sculptor carved a cartouche of floral motifs for the ceiling.
Final sentence: The sculptor carved a cartouche of floral motifs for the ceiling.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.