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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Figure of Speech

Question:

Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:-

List-I (Figures of Speech)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Irony	(I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant.
(B) Pun	(II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true.
(C) Paradox	(III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis.
(D) Euphemism	(IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings: play on words.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:-

Options:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)- (II), (D)-(I)

(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)- (IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)- (IV), (D)-(III)

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)- (I), (D)-(II)

Correct Answer:

(A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)- (II), (D)-(I)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)- (II), (D)-(I)

List-I (Figures of Speech)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Irony	(III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis.
(B) Pun	(IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings: play on words.
(C) Paradox	(II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true.
(D) Euphemism	(I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant.