Select the figure of speech used in the expression:
Everyone in our building calls the landlord, Mr. Sethi, a generous miser.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Oxymoron
“Generous” describes a person who is happy to give, and a “miser” is a person who hates to spend money. The two opposite words sit side by side.
| Figure | What it is | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Oxymoron (answer) | two opposite words put side by side | There was a deafening silence after the principal’s announcement. |
| (2) Paradox | a statement that seems to go against itself but still holds a truth | The more Bunty rests in the holidays, the more tired he feels. |
| (3) Antithesis | two opposite ideas placed side by side in a balanced way | Our dog is big in size but small in courage. |
| (4) Pun | a play on a word that has two meanings (or two words that sound alike) | The fisherman said his new phone had a great net connection. |