Question

Because Angela had an intense three-week training period for the upcoming dance competition, with only a few hours of sleep here and there, she wholeheartedly welcomed one week of quiet repose in her grandma's secluded cottage.

Which context clues most accurately help define the word repose?

(Select all that apply.)
intense
quiet
competition
secluded

Answer 1

Answer:

Quiet, seclusion.

Explanation:

"Repose" basically mean a state of rest or tranquility, someone taking rest or staying away from a busy, noisy life.

Based on the passage in the question, Angela is tired and had went to stay in her grandmother's secluded cottage. So, the words "quiet" and "seclusion" are the two words that help define the use of the word "repose". They help emphasize the situation of the atmosphere, the relaxing mood of Angela's grandmother's place.