Paean

a song of praise, joy, or triumph

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• plethora

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• paean

What is the meaning of the word 'Paean'?

• A song of praise or triumph

• A type of ancient Greek dance

• A lament for the dead

• A type of musical instrument

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'Paean' correctly?

• The paean was a mournful tune played at the funeral.

• She wrote a paean to celebrate the team's victory.

• The paean was a type of ancient Greek weapon.

• He used a paean to fix the broken chair.

Identify the synonym of 'Paean'.

• Dirge

• Elegy

• Ode

• Ballad

In which context would you most likely encounter a 'Paean'?

• A wedding ceremony

• A military parade

• A religious service

• A victory celebration

Which of the following is an antonym of 'Paean'?

• Hymn

• Requiem

• Anthem

• Chant

What part of speech is the word 'Paean'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Choose the correct sentence:

• The poet composed a paean for the fallen soldiers.

• The paean was a type of ancient Greek food.

• She played a paean on her guitar.

• He painted a paean on the canvas.

Which literary device is most commonly associated with a 'Paean'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Imagery

What is the origin of the word 'Paean'?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German