Which term means songlike; emotionally expressive?

Which term means songlike; emotionally expressive?

• A. Parable
• B. Jargon
• C. Oxymoron
• D. Lyrical

Answer: (D)

Songlike and emotionally expressive describe a tone that feels musical and personal. Lyrical fits because it comes from lyrics—words of a song—and in literature it describes poetry or prose that conveys deep feeling with a musical rhythm and imagery. Parable is a brief story with a moral lesson, not about musical quality or emotional expression. Jargon is specialized language used by a particular group, not about mood or sound. Oxymoron is a figure of speech that pairs opposites, like “jumbo shrimp,” which is about contrast rather than emotional expressiveness or musicality.

Songlike and emotionally expressive describe a tone that feels musical and personal. Lyrical fits because it comes from lyrics—words of a song—and in literature it describes poetry or prose that conveys deep feeling with a musical rhythm and imagery. Parable is a brief story with a moral lesson, not about musical quality or emotional expression. Jargon is specialized language used by a particular group, not about mood or sound. Oxymoron is a figure of speech that pairs opposites, like “jumbo shrimp,” which is about contrast rather than emotional expressiveness or musicality.