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