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Match the figures of speech in List-I with their correct definitions in List-II, and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (A) Euphemism (B) Antithesis (C) Epigram (D) Hyperbole List-II (i) A striking opposition or contrast of words or sentiments made in the same sentence (ii) Description of a disagreeable thing by an agreeable name (iii) A statement that is made emphatic by overstatement (iv) A brief pointed saying frequently introducing antithetical ideas which excite surprise and arrest attention
- 1A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)✓
- 2A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(ii), D-(i)
- 3A-(iii), B-(ii), C-(i), D-(iv)
- 4A-(i), B-(iv), C-(iii), D-(ii)
Correct answer
A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iv), D-(iii)
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