Which term refers to lack of respect for serious subjects?

• A. Irreverence
• B. Homage
• C. Phantom of Delight
• D. Sputnik

Answer: (A)

Irreverence means a lack of reverence or respect for things that are serious or sacred. It describes treating solemn subjects with joking, flippant, or dismissive humor rather than with the decorum they deserve. So, when the idea is to label a attitude of not showing proper respect toward serious topics, irreverence is the precise fit.

The other options don’t match: Homage means showing reverence or honor, which is the opposite of irreverence; Phantom of Delight is a poem title and has no meaning about attitudes toward serious subjects; Sputnik is just a satellite name and isn’t related to respect or disrespect.