Read the passage:
'Nollywood, the colloquial moniker for the Nigerian film industry, emerged in the early 1990s as a grassroots cultural phenomenon propelled by straight-to-video releases such as Kenneth Nnebue's Living in Bondage (1992). Bypassing traditional celluloid film infrastructure, resourceful Nigerian directors harnessed affordable VHS camcorders and rapid digital editing suites to produce compelling narratives reflecting urban life, moral dilemmas, and spiritual themes. Today, Nollywood stands as one of the world's largest film producers by volume, transitioning from informal street markets in Idumota to international cinema chains and digital streaming platforms.'
What does the word 'colloquial' mean in the opening sentence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. used in ordinary, familiar conversation rather than formal statutory language
- Step 1: 'Colloquial' describes informal, popular terminology used in everyday speech. Step 2. 'Nollywood' is a popular nickname coined by journalists and audiences. Answer: used in ordinary, familiar conversation rather than formal statutory language. Why not the others: It is not an official statutory trademark, classical Latin, or academic jargon.
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