Literary Word Choice Quick Check

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Question
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The two teams did a pas de deux over the course of the season, taking turns at the top of the rankings.
Which describes the meaning of the term pas de deux as it is used in this sentence?

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Responses

an activity involving two parties or things
an activity involving two parties or things

a relationship marked with anger and unpleasantness
a relationship marked with anger and unpleasantness

an activity in which something is passed
an activity in which something is passed

a game in which the scores are very close at the end
a game in which the scores are very close at the end
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In the context of the sentence, "pas de deux" refers to "an activity involving two parties or things." In dance, a pas de deux is a performance by two dancers, often characterized by their interaction. The usage in the passage suggests a metaphor for the two teams' competition, where they alternated positions throughout the season. Therefore, the correct answer is:

an activity involving two parties or things.