Basic Details
Word: Looking-glass
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A mirror or a reflective surface that allows someone to see their own image.
Synonyms: Mirror, Reflector
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Looking-glass world: A situation or environment that is strange or different from reality. Example: "In the looking-glass world of the story, everything was backwards and upside down."
- Through the looking-glass: To see things from a reversed or alternative perspective. Example: "When he lost the game, he saw it through the looking-glass and realised he could learn from his mistakes."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She admired her dress as she stood in front of the looking-glass.
Example 2: The children were fascinated by the looking-glass in the fairytale, where they saw a different world.
Example 3: He picked up the looking-glass to fix his hair before leaving the house.
Fun Fact
The term "looking-glass" dates back to the 14th century and refers not only to mirrors in general but also got popular from Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass," a sequel to "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." In this story, the looking-glass serves as a portal to a fantastical world.
Famous Quote
"I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then." – Lewis Carroll, reflecting the idea of perception in his works, including "Through the Looking-Glass."
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "looking-glass" mean?
a) A type of window
b) A viewing instrument for the sky
c) A mirror
d) A painting
Answer: c) A mirror
2. Which of these is a synonym of "looking-glass"?
a) Picture
b) Reflector
c) Lamp
d) Book
Answer: b) Reflector
3. Which sentence uses "looking-glass" correctly?
a) The looking-glass showed his reflection as he brushed his teeth.
b) The looking-glass played music in the corner.
c) The looking-glass ran fast in the race.
d) The looking-glass was covered in dust on the shelf.
Answer: a) The looking-glass showed his reflection as he brushed his teeth.
4. Which idiom refers to a strange situation or different perspective?
a) Looking-glass world
b) As pretty as a picture
c) In the clear
d) Hard as a rock
Answer: a) Looking-glass world
5. What is the opposite of "looking-glass"?
a) N/A
b) Television
c) Glass
d) Microscopic lens
Answer: a) N/A
