Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.

A short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion 

Options:

Monologue 

Epilogue

Glossary 

Index

Correct Answer:

Epilogue

Explanation:
 

The most appropriate one-word substitution for "a short poem or speech addressed to the spectators after the conclusion" is epilogue.

  • Monologue is a long speech by one person during a conversation that stops other people from speaking or expressing an opinion.
  • Glossary is a list of words and their definitions.
  • Index is a list of topics or entries in a book or other publication, usually arranged alphabetically.

The word epilogue comes from the Greek word "epilōgos," meaning "afterword." An epilogue is a short speech or poem that is spoken or sung at the end of a play, movie, or book. It is often used to wrap up the story or to provide a moral or message.