ELA 12 A Semester Exam

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Question
The meaning of pyre is “fire.” How does this knowledge help a person determine the meaning of pyrotechnics?(1 point)
Responses

It helps them know that the word has to do with an artistic display that involves fire.
It helps them know that the word has to do with an artistic display that involves fire.

It helps them know that the word has to do with the science of fire.
It helps them know that the word has to do with the science of fire.

It helps them know that the word is another term for someone who is scared by fire.
It helps them know that the word is another term for someone who is scared by fire.

It helps them know that the word is another term for a firefighter.

1 answer

The best response to the question regarding how the meaning of "pyre" helps someone determine the meaning of "pyrotechnics" is:

It helps them know that the word has to do with an artistic display that involves fire.

This is because "pyrotechnics" refers to the art and science of making fireworks and other explosive devices, which clearly involves fire.