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  • Question 1
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:
    He set sail on a sea of possibilities.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the amount of options and opportunities the speaker sets out to get are compared to the vastness of a sea, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 2
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    The teacher went to the zoo with an army of children.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the children have been compared to an army due to the large number of children, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 3
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    The road to success is usually a difficult and dangerous road to take.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the path to success has been compared to a long and dangerous road upon one must travel, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 4
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    His proposal to the problem was just a bandage and not a solution.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the proposal is compared to a bandage as, like a bandage, the solution is only temporary and cannot last, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option A) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 5
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    Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    POIGNANT
    Solution
    'Poignant' means a sharp feeling of sadness and pain. E.g. It is especially poignant that he died on the day before his wedding. Thus, option C is the most similar meaning to the word. Rest of the options are wrong. 
  • Question 6
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    The given word in capital letters is followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    FORTITUDE
    Solution
    'Fortitude' means courage. E.g. King Ashoka won the battle with a good strategy and fortitude. 'Fortune' means destiny. 'Fortification' means strong walls or pillars built to protect a place. 'Bravery' means brave behaviour and courage. 'Breakthrough' means an important discovery which improves the situation. 
    Thus, option C is the most similar in meaning to the given word. 
  • Question 7
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    The given word in capital letters is followed by four words. Select the word that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.
    UNCEREMONIOUS 
    Solution
    'Unceremonious' means done in a rude way. E.g. Apart from its unceremonious brevity, it contained some extraordinary elements. 'Impolite' means rude behaviour. 'Informal' means casual. 'Incomplete' means not complete. 'Irregular' means not on time. 
    Thus option A is the most similar to the meaning of the word. 
  • Question 8
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    What storms then shook the ocean of my sleep!
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the speaker's sleep is compared to an ocean because of how calm and undisturbed it was; only to be interrupted suddenly - like how an ocean is aggravated during a storm, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option C) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 9
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    Identify the figure of speech in the following sentence:

    The candle flames were fireflies in the garden.
    Solution
    'Metaphor' is a literary device / figure of speech in which a word or a phrase is given / applied to an action, object or event where it is not literally applicable. In simpler terms, a metaphor is a comparison that is drawn between two completely unrelated things. In this case, the flames of the candle are likened to the glow of fireflies due to their size and motion, which cannot be literally true. Thus, the correct answer is Option B) - Metaphor. All the remaining options are also literary devices, but they have not been used in the given sentence.
  • Question 10
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    Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the word in capital letters.

    TENUOUS
    Solution
    'Tenuous' means unimportant. E.g. The ageing dictator's hold on power is tenuous. ' Tenacious' means holding tightly onto something. 'Not substantial' means not of considerable importance. 'Gross' means extremely unpleasant. 'Popular' means famous. 
    Thus, option B is the most similar in meaning to the word. 
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