Question

the word festival comes from the latin festus, meaning \joyful and merry.\ based on this information and the context of the passage, what is the meaning of festival as used in paragraphs 1 and 2 in the passage?

○ a specific kind of dance

○ a day or period of celebrating

○ a concert with many different bands

○ a meal shared by a small group of people

Explanation:

The Latin root "festus" means "joyful and merry." A festival is typically a time of celebration. Options like "a specific kind of dance," "a concert with many different bands," and "a meal shared by a small group of people" are too narrow. "A day or period of celebrating" aligns with the root meaning and the general concept of a festival.

Answer:

a day or period of celebrating