Question 6 of 15
Which phrase from the passage helps define spartan because it has the
opposite meaning?
We were surprised to see that Travis's once-lavish apartment was now
completely spartan. Gone were the endless posters, the year-round
Christmas lights, and the numerous couches and beanbag chairs lining
every wall. Now there was but one small table and a simple chair, and
the bare walls were lit by a single, low-wattage lightbulb.
A. but one small table and a simple chair,
B. Gone were the endless posters, the year-round Christmas lights,
C. We were surprised to see
D. the bare walls were lit by a single, low-wattage lightbulb.
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The phrase from the passage helps define spartan because it has the  opposite meaning is; B. Gone were the endless posters, the year-round Christmas lights.

The context of a speech can help us to deduce the meaning of certain unfamiliar words. Spartan, from the context of the passage above, means simplicity.

  • However, the endless posters and year-round Christmas lights were items that did not represent Spartan life.

Thus, this phrase defines Spartan because it has the opposite meaning.

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