IB English Literature Test Prep

Answer: Choice (A) is correct.

In the first half of the analogy, the words reticent and glib are antonyms. Reticent means reserved and quiet, and glib means conversational and fluent. So, look for the answer choice that contains antonyms. In choice (B), something that is hirsute is hairy, so eliminate that choice. In choice (C), something that is immutable is absolute or unchangeable. In choice (D), someone who is maudlin is overly sentimental or sappy, so eliminate that choice. The only answer choice that contains antonyms is choice (A). Flippant refers to something that is frivolous or offhand, not serious, so that is the correct choice.