Direction: Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition. Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds…
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Direction: Read each definition and all four choices carefully, and find the answer that provides the best example of the given definition.
Embellishing the Truth occurs when a person adds fictitious details or exaggerates facts or true stories. Which of the given situations is the best example of Embellishing the Truth?
- Isabel goes to the theater, and the next day, she tells her coworkers she thought the play was excellent
- The realtor describes the house, which is eleven blocks away from the ocean, as prime waterfront property
- During the job interview, Fred, who has been teaching elementary school for ten years, describes himself as a very experienced teacher
- The basketball coach says it is likely that only the most talented players will get a college scholarship
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - The realtor describes the house, which is eleven blocks away from the ocean, as prime waterfront property
Calling a house eleven blocks from the ocean 'prime waterfront property' exaggerates the facts, which is embellishment. Fred's description of himself is accurate, Isabel gives an honest opinion, and the coach makes a reasonable prediction.
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