Eratosthenes Did His Greatest Work in the Field of

question 35

Multiple Choice

Eratosthenes did his greatest work in the field of

• A)geography.
• B)mathematics.
• C)astronomy.
• D)physics.
• E)medicine.

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Definitions:

Metaphors

Linguistic expressions where a term or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable, to suggest a resemblance.

Connotations

The implied or associative meaning of a word, in contrast to its literal meaning.

Nonliteral

Pertaining to language that does not mean exactly what it says, often used in metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech.

Literal

Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration.