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1. Read the following passage from page 96:
All of those things were in this spacious room, though each was slightly different from those in his own dwelling. The fabrics
on the upholstered chairs and sofa were slightly thicker and more luxurious; the table legs were not straight like those at
home, but slender and curved, with a small carved decoration at the foot. The bed, in an alcove at the far end of the room,
was draped with a splendid cloth embroidered over its entire surface with intricate designs.
"But the most conspicuous difference was the books. In his own dwelling, there were the necessary reference volumes that
each household contained... And the Book of Rules, of course.
"The books in his own dwelling were the only books that Jonas had ever seen. He had never known that other books existed.
"But this room's walls were completely covered by bookcases, filled, which reached to the ceiling. There must have been
hundreds - perhaps thousands of books, their titles embossed in shiny letters."
What is the best meaning of "conspicuous" as it is used in this passage? [RL.4]
A. something that blends in
a) something that stands out
C. something that is easy to ignore
D. something that is difficult to find

Answer 1

The word 'conspicuous' means something that stands out. Therefore, the correct answer is option a) something that stands out.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best meaning of 'conspicuous' as it is used in this passage is something that stands out. In the context of the passage, the word 'conspicuous' is used to describe the difference of the books in the room compared to Jonas' own dwelling. The use of 'conspicuous' emphasizes that the books were very noticeable and caught Jonas' attention due to their large number and shiny titles.