IB English Literature Test Prep

Answer: Choice (A) is correct.

In the first half of the analogy, the words are synonyms. A vagary is an impulse, or a whimsy, so look for the answer pair that contains synonyms. In choice (B), pathos is something that evokes pity, not something that is sentimental, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), ascendancy means rising to a position of controlling interest, not inferiority, so eliminate that choice. In choice (D), a canard is an unfounded false rumor, not a true statement, so eliminate that choice. The only answer pair that contains synonyms is choice (A). An accolade is a tribute or honor, so that is the correct choice.