VCR 10
Maggie Rhoads
The editorial was a __________ against the health care reforms put in place by President Obama.
Diatribe
Definition: an abusive criticism or attack
POS: Noun
Roots:
Dia <G.
"through"
Synonyms
denunciation
condemnation
onslaught
Antonyms
praise
compliment
praise
Choose the sentence in which the word in bold-faced type is used incorrectly.
a. The diatribe against the movie sounded more like a rant about actors chosen for the movie than a unbiased article on whether or not it is worth watching.
b. The diatribe praised the play for its outstanding visual components and the lead's performance.
c. The cruel diatribe in the Boston Globe about the St. Patrick's Day parade angered many readers who took part in the parade every year.
d. The owner of Sonny's BBQ was dreading the visit of a restaurant reviewer who was known for his harsh diatribes.