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With all the trappings of a "successful" novelist, Farminghouse
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31 Aug 2025, 23:50
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With all the trappings of a "successful" novelist, Farminghouse will most likely experience a(n) _______ fame: his hackneyed plot devices might be covered up by rollicking action, but such theatrics will likely wear thin in the eyes of posterity.
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| A. belated |
| B. ephemeral |
| C. enduring | D. deserved | E. predetermined |
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Re: With all the trappings of a "successful" novelist, Farminghouse
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06 Sep 2025, 01:09
06 Sep 2025, 01:09
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The correct answer is B. ephemeral.
The key to solving this sentence is the contrasting idea presented by "will likely wear thin in the eyes of posterity." This phrase means that his fame will not last.
- B. ephemeral: This word means lasting for a very short time. This fits perfectly with the idea that his fame, despite the initial "rollicking action," will not endure and will likely fade over time.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
- A. belated: This means happening later than should have been the case. This doesn't relate to the duration of his fame, but to its timing.
- C. enduring: This is the direct opposite of what the sentence describes. "Enduring" means lasting a long time.
- D. deserved: The sentence describes his plot devices as "hackneyed," which suggests his success is based on theatrics, not true merit, making "deserved" an unlikely fit.
- E. predetermined: While his fame might be short-lived, the word "predetermined" suggests fate, which is not supported by the context of his literary style. The sentence is focused on the reason for his fame's short lifespan, which is the quality of his work.
The key to solving this sentence is the contrasting idea presented by "will likely wear thin in the eyes of posterity." This phrase means that his fame will not last.
- B. ephemeral: This word means lasting for a very short time. This fits perfectly with the idea that his fame, despite the initial "rollicking action," will not endure and will likely fade over time.
Let's look at why the other options are incorrect:
- A. belated: This means happening later than should have been the case. This doesn't relate to the duration of his fame, but to its timing.
- C. enduring: This is the direct opposite of what the sentence describes. "Enduring" means lasting a long time.
- D. deserved: The sentence describes his plot devices as "hackneyed," which suggests his success is based on theatrics, not true merit, making "deserved" an unlikely fit.
- E. predetermined: While his fame might be short-lived, the word "predetermined" suggests fate, which is not supported by the context of his literary style. The sentence is focused on the reason for his fame's short lifespan, which is the quality of his work.
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