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  • Question 1
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    Mr. Bose, a pilot, is afraid of heights.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
     It's ironical because airplane pilots spend most of the time at work high up in the air. So, this is an irony. Hence, option C is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 2
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    A man who needed medical assistance was run over by an ambulance.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
     In this case, the man got the exact opposite of what he actually needed from the medical help on the scene. So, this is an irony. Hence, option D is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 3
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    My father is distributing sweets because I failed in my exams.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
    In this case, it's obviously ironical that the father is celebrating his son's failure. So, option C is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 4
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    The police station gets robbed.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
    It's ironical that the professional crime fighters can't safeguard their own building.  Hence, option A is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 5
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    Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
    Hitler was a despot.
    Solution
    'Despot' means 'a ruler or other person who holds absolute power'.
    Option A: 'Conservative' means 'averse to change or innovation and holding traditional values'.
    Option B: 'Dictator' means 'a ruler with total power over a country'.
    Option C: 'Passionate' means 'having or showing strong feelings or beliefs'.
    Option D: 'Monstrous' means 'inhumanly evil or wrong'.
    As you can see, 'dictator' is nearest in meaning to 'despot'. Hence option B is correct.
    The other words do not mean the nearest to the underlined word. Hence A, C and D are wrong.
  • Question 6
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    A marriage counselor files for divorce.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
     This is ironical because the expectation is that a professional who coaches couples through rough patches would herself have a strong marriage. Hence, option C is correct and the others cancel out.
  • Question 7
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    Yesterday, a fire station burnt down.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
     In this case, it is unexpected because one would assume the fire chief would keep his own building safe. So, this is an irony. Hence, option D is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 8
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    Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:

    Today I came across a post on Facebook complaining how useless Facebook is.
    Solution
    Irony is the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect. It's a state of affairs or an event that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects and is often wryly amusing as a result. "The irony is that I thought he could help me."
    Alliteration
     is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. "Slowly, Silently, now the moon, walks the night in her silver shoon."
    Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. 'bitter endearment'
    Personification is the attribution of human characteristics on inanimate objects. "The flowers are dancing in the breeze."
     In this case, it is ironical that one who dislikes Facebook should stay away from it and not use the platform to make one's point. So, this is an irony. Hence, option B is correct and the other options cancel out.
  • Question 9
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    Which of the following idioms means 'brief sudden success'?
    Solution
    Option B 'Flash in the pan' is an idiom which means 'a thing or person whose sudden but brief success is not repeated or repeatable.

    Therefore option B is the correct answer. Whereas other options are not relevant here.
  • Question 10
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    Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word:
    A human being is always vulnerable to other human beings.
    Solution
    'Vulnerable' means 'able to be easily physically, emotionally or mentally hurt or attacked'.
    Option A: 'Resilient' means 'able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult situations'.
    Option B: 'Elastic' means 'flexible and adaptable'.
    Option C: 'Defenceless' means 'unable to protect themselves from attack, totally vulnerable'.
    Option D: 'Crude' means 'in a natural or raw state'.
    As you can see, 'defenceless' is nearest in meaning to 'vulnerable'. Hence option C is correct.
    The other words do not mean the nearest to the underlined word. Hence A, B and D are wrong.
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