Basic Details
Word: Audience
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A group of people who watch or listen to a performance, event, or presentation.
Synonyms: Spectators, onlookers, viewers, listeners
Antonyms: Performers, speakers
Idioms and Phrases
- Hold the audience in the palm of your hand: To have complete attention and control over an audience. Example: "The storyteller held the audience in the palm of her hand with her captivating tale."
- Preach to the choir: To speak to people who already agree with you or support your ideas. Example: "When he talked about environmental issues, he felt he was preaching to the choir, as all his friends were already eco-friendly."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The audience erupted in applause after the talented dancers finished their performance.
Example 2: At the concert, the audience sang along with their favourite band.
Example 3: She was nervous speaking in front of a large audience for the first time but did a great job.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "audience" comes from the Latin word "audientem," which means "hearing"? The term has been used for centuries to refer to people who gather to listen or watch.
Famous Quote
"Theatre is a form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience." Richard Eyre
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "audience" mean?
a) A type of book
b) A group of people watching or listening
c) A kind of animal
d) A musical instrument
Answer: b) A group of people watching or listening
2. Which of these is a synonym of "audience"?
a) Furniture
b) Spectators
c) Cook
d) Athlete
Answer: b) Spectators
3. What is an antonym of "audience"?
a) Listeners
b) Spectators
c) Performers
d) Viewers
Answer: c) Performers
4. Which sentence uses "audience" correctly?
a) The audience is reading a book in the library.
b) The audience at the play clapped loudly after the show.
c) The audience baked a cake for the event.
d) The audience ran a race in the park.
Answer: b) The audience at the play clapped loudly after the show.
5. Which idiom means to engage the audience effectively?
a) Hold the audience in the palm of your hand
b) Preach to the choir
c) Jump over hurdles
d) Fly under the radar
Answer: a) Hold the audience in the palm of your hand
