Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.

1. Analyze the question The question asks what the sentence "Titi was the cynosure of all eyes at the party" means. The key word is cynosure.

2. Explain the concept Cynosure (noun) means a person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration. The word comes from the Greek for "dog's tail", which was the name of the constellation Ursa Minor, containing the North Star. Sailors used that star as their guide, so it became the point everyone looks to.

So "the cynosure of all eyes" means everyone's eyes were fixed on her.

3. Step-by-step solution

• A. She was best dressed. Possible, but the sentence does not say why people were looking at her. She may have been admired for many reasons, so this is too specific.
• B. She was the centre of attraction. This matches the definition of cynosure exactly.
• C. She was ashamed of herself. Nothing in the sentence suggests shame.
• D. She was eager to leave the party. Nothing in the sentence suggests this either.

4. Answer The correct option is B. She was the centre of attraction.

5. Exam tip Learn these words that mean "attention":

• Cynosure = centre of attraction
• Limelight = the centre of public attention
• Spotlight = the focus of attention

Memory trick: CYNOSURE sounds like "sign-o-sure", a sure sign to look at. Everyone looks at the cynosure.

Also avoid options that add details the sentence does not give, like "best dressed" in A. Choose the option that matches the meaning of the key word.