Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Words written on a tombstone in the memory of the person who has died
Option 1: epilogue
Option 2: epitaph
Option 3: stela
Option 4: prologue
Correct Answer: epitaph
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
An epitaph specifically refers to the words or inscriptions written on a tombstone or a grave marker in memory of the person who has died. It serves as a brief statement honouring the deceased.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- An epilogue is a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
- A stela is an upright stone slab or column, typically bearing a commemorative inscription or relief design.
- Prologue is an introductory section of a literary work or play.
Therefore, the correct answer is epitaph.
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