Word: Finale
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The last part or conclusion of a performance, event or series, especially one that is exciting and full of action.
Synonyms: Conclusion, closing, finish
Antonyms: Beginning, opening, start
Example 1: The finale of the play left the audience in awe with its dramatic twist.
Example 2: After weeks of rehearsals, the dance group was finally ready for their grand finale.
Example 3: The fireworks show concluded the festival with a spectacular finale that lit up the night sky.
Did you know that the word "finale" comes from the Italian word "finale," which means "final"? It has been used in English since the early 18th century to describe the concluding part of a performance.
"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Seneca
1. What does "finale" mean?
a) The first part of a story
b) The last part of a performance
c) A type of food
d) A tool for writing
Answer: b) The last part of a performance
2. Which of these is a synonym of "finale"?
a) Beginning
b) Closing
c) Start
d) Opening
Answer: b) Closing
3. Which sentence uses "finale" correctly?
a) The finale of the game was very exciting.
b) The finale was too hot to eat.
c) The finale walked slowly across the stage.
d) The finale is a type of flower.
Answer: a) The finale of the game was very exciting.
4. Which idiom means to keep something exciting until the end?
a) All's well that ends well
b) Save the best for last
c) The early bird gets the worm
d) Break a leg
Answer: b) Save the best for last
5. What is the opposite of "finale"?
a) Finish
b) Conclusion
c) Beginning
d) Closing
Answer: c) Beginning
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