CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Homage means?
A
a rank in the military
B
an award or honor given
C
a type of red blood cells
D
a type of clothing
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Homage means great respect and honor, or something done to honor a person or thing. We pay homage to our ancestors and say prayers in homage to their memory. In Middle English, homage specifically referred to respect for and loyalty to a feudal lord.

Detailed explanation-2: -/ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/ deep respect and often praise shown for a person or god: On this occasion we pay homage to him for his achievements.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common synonyms of homage are deference, honor, and reverence. While all these words mean “respect and esteem shown to another, ” homage adds the implication of accompanying praise.

Detailed explanation-4: -noun. respect or reverence paid or rendered: In his speech he paid homage to Washington and Jefferson.

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