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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: During the ceremony, the fanon lay across the bishop’s shoulder.

1. The researcher documented the fanon’s use in early rituals.
2. The seamstress reinforced the fanon’s border with fine stitching.
3. The students discussed Fanon’s views on colonial identity.
4. The priest adjusted the fanon over his chasuble.

Correct answer: The students discussed Fanon’s views on colonial identity.

Solution

The highlighted word "fanon" refers to a liturgical vestment. In the correct option, "Fanon" is a proper noun, the surname of Frantz Fanon, so it is a homonym in a different sense and context.

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