What does the term "Agony" mean?
Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

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Carrie Denmark
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Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering
A state of happiness
A feeling of excitement
A sense of calmness
2.
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Which term describes "Severe mental or emotional distress or suffering"?
Anguish
Compassion
Verities
Ephemeral
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Which word means "Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting"?
Pinnacle
Ephemeral
Commensurate
Anguish
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What does "Compassion" mean?
A feeling of deep sadness
A temporary state
A fundamental truth
Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others
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What is an example of something "Ephemeral"?
A mountain peak
A lifelong friendship
The beauty of cherry blossoms
A fundamental truth
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What does "Commensurate" mean in the context of salary?
Matching in size, extent, or duration; proportionate
A temporary state
A fundamental truth
Severe mental distress
7.
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What is an example of "Verities" discussed in the text?
The beauty of cherry blossoms
The verities of human nature
The pinnacle of a career
The agony of a runner
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