Question

reggies 19th-century literature class had quickly become the most time-consuming part of his schedule. every two weeks brought a new tome: moby-dick, war and peace, great expectations. when was he supposed to sleep? the 19th century had some great small books too, reggie kept thinking. what about the red badge of courage? it would be a miracle if he finished even half of these books before the final.
based on the context clues, which phrase means the opposite of tome?
a. moby-dick, war and peace, great expectations
b. if he finished even half of these books
c. the most time-consuming part of his schedule
d. the 19th century had some great small books too

Explanation:

To find the opposite of "tome" (a large, heavy book), we look for context clues. The phrase "The 19th century had some great small books too" introduces "small books", which contrasts with the large tomes (like Moby - Dick, War and Peace, Great Expectations mentioned earlier). Option A lists large tomes, option B is about finishing books, option C is about time - consumption, and only option D introduces the concept of small books, the opposite of tomes.

Answer:

D. The 19th century had some great small books too