Question

multiple choice
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reread the following sentence. based on context clues, what is the meaning of the word facade?
to let people know you have mental-health issues, she said, \just cracks the facade\ that you are a fearsome champion.
a a belief or an idea
b an opinion or argument that goes against your own values
c a physical wall or front of a building
d a front or cover that blocks the view of what is underneath

Explanation:

The context shows the "facade" is a false outward image of being a "fearsome champion" that hides underlying mental-health issues. Option D matches this figurative meaning of a covering that hides what's beneath, while other options do not fit the context: A is too general, B refers to conflicting opinions, and C is the literal architectural meaning irrelevant here.

Answer:

D. a front or cover that blocks the view of what is underneath