Analogy — Composition and expressed sentiment: Hymn : Praise :: Dirge : ? Select the emotion typically expressed by the composition, mirroring a hymn expressing praise.
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ADirge : Grief
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BPrayer : Congregation
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CLiturgy : Rite
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DLullaby : Child
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Dirge : Grief
Explanation
Introduction / Context:A hymn expresses praise; a dirge expresses grief/mourning. Relation: “form of composition : its characteristic sentiment”.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- Prayer : Congregation — Participants, not sentiment.
- Liturgy : Rite — Structural element, not emotion.
- Lullaby : Child — Intended audience, not sentiment.
- None of these — invalid since a correct pair exists.
Final Answer:Dirge : Grief