Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

The author’s writing style is characterised by its poetic language.  

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  1. lyrical language 
  2. simple language 
  3. lucid language
  4. prosaic language 

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Option 1 : lyrical language 
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The correct answer is Option 1)

Key Points

  • The word "lyrical" means expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way; it often relates to poetry. (भावुक)
    • Example: Her lyrical prose captures the beauty of nature in every sentence.
  • "Poetic" refers to having qualities of poetry, such as rhythm, vivid imagery, and emotional impact. (काव्यात्मक)
    • Example: The author's poetic descriptions of the landscape were breathtaking.

Hence, we can infer that the term 'lyrical' is a suitable substitute for 'poetic'.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • Simple (सरल): Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty.
    • Example: The instructions were written in simple language.
  • Lucid (स्पष्ट): Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
    • Example: His lucid explanation made the complex topic easy to understand.
  • Prosaic (गद्यात्मक): Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
    • Example: She has a prosaic writing style that focuses on facts rather than emotions.

 

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