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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #31657 Daniel Harris
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Daniel  Harris,  a  scholar  of  consumption  and  style,  has  observed  that  until  photography  finally  ,  illustration  as  the  "primary  means  of  advertising  clothing"  in  the  1950s,  glamour    less  in  the  face  of  the  drawing,  which  was  by  necessity  schematic  and  generalised,  than  in  the  sketch's  attitude,  posture,  and  gestures,  especially  in  the  strangely  dainty  positions  of  the  hands.  Glamour  once  resided  so  emphatically  in  the  stance  of  the  model  that  the  faces  in  the    cannot  be  said  to  have    at  all,  but  angles  or  tilts.  The  chin  raised  upwards  in  a  haughty  look;  the  eyes  lowered  in  an  attitude  of  introspection;  the  head  cocked  at  an  inquisitive  or  coquettish  angle:  or  the  profile  presented  in  sharp  outline,  emanating  power  the  severity  like  an  emperor's  bust    on  a  Roman  coin.

supplanted expressions inhered illustrations through reasoned operate embossed

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Correct answer: supplanted

Explanation: The word 'supplanted' is the past participle of 'supplant,' which means to replace or take the place of something. In this context, it fits grammatically as it indicates that photography replaced illustration as the primary means of advertising clothing. The tense is appropriate for the historical context being discussed.

Meaning: 'Supplanted' means to replace or take the place of something.

Wrong options:

  • reasoned: 'Reasoned' is the past tense of 'reason,' which does not fit the context of replacing something and does not convey the intended meaning.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates movement from one side to another, which does not relate to the action of replacing.
  • operate: 'Operate' is a verb that means to function or work, which does not fit the context of replacing illustration.
Correct answer: inhered

Explanation: The term 'inhered' is the past tense of 'inhere,' meaning to exist as an essential or characteristic attribute. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how glamour was an inherent quality of the drawing, emphasizing its connection to the model's stance rather than the illustration itself.

Meaning: 'Inhered' means to exist as a permanent or essential attribute.

Wrong options:

  • expressions: 'Expressions' is a noun that refers to the way feelings are shown, which does not fit the context of describing the inherent qualities of glamour.
  • embossed: 'Embossed' is the past participle of 'emboss,' meaning to carve or mold a design, which does not relate to the concept of inherence.
  • illustrations: 'Illustrations' is a noun referring to visual representations, which does not convey the idea of an inherent quality.
Correct answer: illustrations

Explanation: The word 'illustrations' is a plural noun that refers to visual representations, which fits grammatically as it is the subject of the sentence. It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the drawings being discussed, emphasizing their role in the portrayal of glamour.

Meaning: 'Illustrations' are visual representations or drawings used to convey information or ideas.

Wrong options:

  • expressions: 'Expressions' refers to the way feelings are conveyed, which does not fit as it does not describe the visual representations being discussed.
  • embossed: 'Embossed' is an adjective that describes something that has been raised in relief, which does not fit as it does not refer to a type of visual representation.
  • inhered: 'Inhered' is a verb that describes the existence of a quality, which does not fit as it does not refer to visual representations.
Correct answer: expressions

Explanation: The word 'expressions' is a plural noun that refers to the visible manifestations of feelings or emotions. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'have,' and contextually it highlights the absence of emotional display in the faces of the illustrations.

Meaning: 'Expressions' are the ways in which feelings are shown or conveyed, especially through facial features.

Wrong options:

  • illustrations: 'Illustrations' is a noun referring to visual representations, which does not fit as it does not describe the emotional aspect being discussed.
  • embossed: 'Embossed' is an adjective that describes a physical characteristic, which does not relate to the emotional display of the faces.
  • inhered: 'Inhered' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a quality of the faces in the illustrations.
Correct answer: embossed

Explanation: The word 'embossed' is the past participle of 'emboss,' meaning to carve or mold a design in relief. It fits grammatically as it describes the action performed on the coin, and contextually it emphasizes the strong, defined presence of the emperor's bust, aligning with the overall tone of power and severity.

Meaning: 'Embossed' means to have a design raised above the surface, often used in the context of coins or decorative items.

Wrong options:

  • expressions: 'Expressions' refers to the visible manifestations of feelings, which does not fit as it does not describe a physical characteristic of the coin.
  • illustrations: 'Illustrations' refers to visual representations, which does not fit as it does not describe the action performed on the coin.
  • inhered: 'Inhered' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a physical characteristic or action related to the coin.

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