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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #37196 Corn People

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Descendants of the Maya living in Mexico still sometimes refer to themselves as the corn people. The phrase is not intended as . Rather, it's meant to their abiding dependence on this miraculous grass, the of their diet for almost nine thousand years. Forty percent of the calories a Mexican eats in a day comes directly from corn, most of it in the form of tortillas. So when a Mexican says I am maize or corn walking, it is simply a statement of fact: The very substance of the Mexicans body is to a considerable extent a of this plant.

staple implicit manifestation metaphor declaration acknowledge stable

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Correct answer: metaphor
Explanation: The word 'metaphor' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a figure of speech. In this context, it indicates that the phrase 'corn people' is not meant to be taken as a symbolic representation but rather in a more literal sense. This aligns with the overall sentiment of the text, which emphasizes the importance of corn in their identity.
Meaning: A 'metaphor' is a figure of speech that describes something by stating it is something else, often to illustrate a point or idea.
Wrong options:
implicit: The term 'implicit' is an adjective that means something is implied but not directly stated, which does not fit the context of describing a figure of speech.
stable: 'Stable' is an adjective that refers to something that is steady or not likely to change, which does not relate to the intended meaning of the phrase.
declaration: 'Declaration' is a noun that refers to a formal statement or announcement, which does not fit as it does not describe a figurative language concept.
acknowledge: 'Acknowledge' is a verb meaning to recognize or admit the existence of something, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of speech.
staple: 'Staple' is a noun that refers to a basic or essential item, which does not fit the context of figurative language.
manifestation: 'Manifestation' is a noun that refers to something that is made evident or visible, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of speech.
Correct answer: acknowledge
Explanation: The verb 'acknowledge' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the act of recognizing or admitting the importance of corn in their lives. This aligns with the intent of the sentence, which is to clarify the meaning behind the phrase 'corn people.'
Meaning: To 'acknowledge' means to recognize or admit the existence or importance of something.
Wrong options:
metaphor: 'Metaphor' is a noun that describes a figure of speech, which does not fit as it does not convey the action of recognizing.
declaration: 'Declaration' is a noun that refers to a formal statement, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
implicit: 'Implicit' is an adjective that means something is implied, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
stable: 'Stable' is an adjective that refers to something steady, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
staple: 'Staple' is a noun that refers to a basic item, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
manifestation: 'Manifestation' is a noun that refers to something made evident, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
Correct answer: staple
Explanation: The word 'staple' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a basic or essential food item. In this context, it emphasizes the significance of corn in the diet of the Maya descendants, aligning with the overall message of dependence on corn.
Meaning: A 'staple' refers to a basic food item that is a primary part of a diet.
Wrong options:
metaphor: 'Metaphor' is a figure of speech and does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
declaration: 'Declaration' is a noun that refers to a formal statement, which does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
implicit: 'Implicit' is an adjective that means something is implied, which does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
stable: 'Stable' is an adjective that refers to something steady, which does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
acknowledge: 'Acknowledge' is a verb meaning to recognize, which does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
manifestation: 'Manifestation' is a noun that refers to something made evident, which does not fit as it does not describe a food item.
Correct answer: manifestation
Explanation: The word 'manifestation' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the expression or embodiment of something. In this context, it indicates that the physical presence of corn in the diet is a clear representation of its importance in Mexican culture, aligning with the overall theme of the text.
Meaning: A 'manifestation' refers to something that is made evident or visible, often representing an idea or quality.
Wrong options:
metaphor: 'Metaphor' is a figure of speech and does not fit as it does not describe a physical embodiment.
declaration: 'Declaration' is a noun that refers to a formal statement, which does not fit as it does not describe an embodiment.
implicit: 'Implicit' is an adjective that means something is implied, which does not fit as it does not describe an embodiment.
stable: 'Stable' is an adjective that refers to something steady, which does not fit as it does not describe an embodiment.
acknowledge: 'Acknowledge' is a verb meaning to recognize, which does not fit as it does not describe an embodiment.
staple: 'Staple' is a noun that refers to a basic food item, which does not fit as it does not describe an embodiment.

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