Basic Details
Word: Portrait
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, usually showing their face and shoulders.
Synonyms: Likeness, representation, image
Antonyms: Landscape, background
Idioms and Phrases
- A perfect portrait: Used to describe something that is very clear or accurate. Example: "Her description of the event was a perfect portrait, capturing every detail."
- Paint a portrait: To create a picture in words. Example: "The author paints a portrait of life in the city through vivid descriptions."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The artist spent several weeks creating a beautiful portrait of the queen.
Example 2: In history class, we learned about famous portraits that helped us visualise important figures.
Example 3: My grandmother has a lovely portrait of her parents hanging in the living room.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "portrait" comes from the Latin word "portrahere," which means "to draw forth"? This reflects how portraits bring the subject to life on canvas or paper!
Famous Quote
"A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it." Edward Weston
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "portrait" refer to?
a) A type of music
b) A type of landscape
c) A painting or photograph of a person
d) A kind of food
Answer: c) A painting or photograph of a person
2. Which of these is a synonym of "portrait"?
a) Background
b) Representation
c) Sound
d) Event
Answer: b) Representation
3. Which sentence uses "portrait" correctly?
a) The portrait danced at the party.
b) The portrait was a beautiful painting of a woman.
c) The portrait flew high in the sky.
d) The portrait tasted sweet.
Answer: b) The portrait was a beautiful painting of a woman.
4. Which idiom means to create a detailed image in words?
a) Paint a portrait
b) A picture speaks a thousand words
c) See eye to eye
d) A rose by any other name
Answer: a) Paint a portrait
5. What is the opposite of "portrait"?
a) Cityscape
b) Landscape
c) Abstract
d) Shopping
Answer: b) Landscape
