Question

Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The fanon rested on the Pope's shoulder during Mass.

• A. The theologian lectured on the fanon's origin in Rome.
• B. The tailor stitched the edge of the fanon carefully.
• C. The critic analyzed Fanon's theory of postcolonial identity.
• D. The cardinal wore the fanon over his chasuble.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The critic analyzed Fanon's theory of postcolonial identity.

• The critic analyzed Fanon's theory of postcolonial identity. • A homonym is a word that shares the same spelling and pronunciation as another word but has a different meaning. • In the prompt and choices 1, 2, 3, and 5, fanon refers to a religious vestment worn by the Pope. • In option 4, Fanon is a proper noun referring to a specific historical person (the philosopher and writer Frantz Fanon). • This gives the word an entirely different meaning/origin, making it the correct choice.