Question

what is an effigy?
a. a sculpture blessed by saints
b. a sculptural religious artifact
c. a representation of a person, usually a sculpture
d. a deity

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Define the term effigy

An effigy is a representation of a specific person, most commonly rendered as a three-dimensional sculpture, monument, or model.

Evaluate the given options

• Option a: Incorrect. Effigies do not require blessings by saints.
• Option b: Incorrect. While some effigies are religious (such as tomb effigies), the term itself is not restricted to religious artifacts.
• Option c: Correct. This matches the standard definition of an effigy as a representation of a person, typically in sculptural form.
• Option d: Incorrect. An effigy represents a person (often historical, deceased, or symbolic), not a deity.

Answer:

• A
• B
• C (Correct answer)
• D