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

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:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

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

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Irony	(III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis.	Irony is a figure of speech in which the words say one thing but mean the opposite. The reader sees the real meaning from the situation. It is used to amuse, to mock or to stress a point, which is List-II (III).	Looking at the flooded street, he said, "Lovely day for a walk!"
(B) Pun	(IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings: play on words.	A pun uses a word that has two meanings (or two words that sound alike) so that both meanings work at once and make the line funny. That is a "play on words", List-II (IV).	The bicycle could not stand on its own because it was two tired.
(C) Paradox	(II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true.	A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself or sound absurd, but on thinking it over it holds a truth. That is List-II (II).	The more you learn, the more you realise how little you know.
(D) Euphemism	(I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant.	A euphemism replaces a harsh or unpleasant word with a softer, polite one, so as not to hurt or shock. That is List-II (I).	We were sorry to hear that his grandfather had passed away.

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:-

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 1

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

List-I	List-II	Explanation	Example
(A) Irony	(III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis.	Irony is a figure of speech in which the words say one thing but mean the opposite. The reader sees the real meaning from the situation. It is used to amuse, to mock or to stress a point, which is List-II (III).	Looking at the flooded street, he said, "Lovely day for a walk!"
(B) Pun	(IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings: play on words.	A pun uses a word that has two meanings (or two words that sound alike) so that both meanings work at once and make the line funny. That is a "play on words", List-II (IV).	The bicycle could not stand on its own because it was two tired.
(C) Paradox	(II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true.	A paradox is a statement that seems to contradict itself or sound absurd, but on thinking it over it holds a truth. That is List-II (II).	The more you learn, the more you realise how little you know.
(D) Euphemism	(I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant.	A euphemism replaces a harsh or unpleasant word with a softer, polite one, so as not to hurt or shock. That is List-II (I).	We were sorry to hear that his grandfather had passed away.