A role is a character or part played by a performer. Roll has many senses, including a portion of bread and a list of names of persons belonging to a group.
Examples:
- "The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say." (Anais Nin)
- "When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not Guilty.'" (Theodore Roosevelt)
Practice:
(a) Bart Simpson is not the best _____ model for youngsters.
(b) The teacher nibbled on a cinnamon ____ while reading the class _____.
