Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"A laconic speech"

• A. A long speech
• B. A literary speech
• C. A hot discussion
• D. A difficult speech
• E. A short pithy speech

Answer 1

The correct option is E A short pithy speech

'Laconic' is an adjective that describes a style of speaking or writing that uses only a few words, often to express complex thoughts and ideas. Option E is the correct answer because 'a short pithy speech' means a piece of writing which is short, direct, and full of meaning.

The other options are incorrect because these are not the meanings of the given phrase.