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THEME 6 EXERCISES

ENGLISH A. Circle the correct words or phrases in the sentences below.

1. Shakespeare’s plays are visualised / classified into comedies, tragedies, and histories according to their
themes and dramatic structures.
2. Literary scholars retrieved / flourished ancient manuscripts from the archives to highlight forgotten aspects of
the language.
3. The art gallery’s collection aimed to encompass / modify renowned masterpieces and emerging artists’ works
to encourage new ideas and creativity.
4. The skilled craftsperson perfectly devoted / replicated the antique furniture piece and preserved the historical
design for future generations.
5. The poet skilfully used vivid descriptions and powerful words to persuade / inscribe readers to see the beauty
in everyday things and events.
6. In fiction, authors often make up / get away interesting stories that captivate readers and take them to
imaginary worlds.
7. The documentary was so well presented that it allowed viewers to take down / take in the complex details of
the subject.
8. The author decided to give away / come out signed copies of her latest book to lucky fans during the literary event.
9. The fashion designer’s career began to take off / dive into after an influential celebrity wore one of his
creations.
10. The publishing company plans to give off / bring out a new series of novels by the famous author next month.
B. Complete the sentences with the words given below.

distinct elevated impressive

independent major moderate profound

sarcastic sensitive subtle
1. The actor’s performance had such a(n) _____________ impact on the audience that they came close to tears.
2. _____________ authors have the freedom to express their creativity without the limitations of traditional
publishing houses.
3. Surrealism is a(n) _____________ art movement that is different from the previous ones, with its exploration of
the deepest mind and dreamlike imagery.
4. The author’s use of a(n) _____________ storyteller in the novel offers a critical view of social norms through
humour and irony.
5. Anyone can understand the poet’s _____________ soul by reading her touching words about nature’s peace
and harmony.
6. The author uses a(n) _____________ amount of symbolism in the book without making the story too hard to
follow with complex metaphors.

7. The pianist’s last recital was really _____________; he showed an amazing musical performance and left the
crowd in admiration.
8. Artists sometimes use _____________ symbols in their paintings and encourage people to find deeper meanings
beneath the surface.
9. Art critics often provide a(n) _____________ analysis of artworks and artistic techniques to help viewers gain a
deeper understanding and appreciation of the piece.
10. Ophelia is one of the _____________ characters in Hamlet; she is at the centre of many events and expresses
the societal perception of women and femininity.

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