Question

Choose the correct option: -

1) Idleness is the rust of the soul. (Metaphor / Hyperbole)

2) He kept his spirits up by pouring spirits down. (Pun / Simile)

3) A sweet, sad smile then spread across her face. (Alliteration /

Onomatopoeia)

4) His eyes were as keen as an eagle’s. (Simile / Literally)

5) It is an age since we met. (Oxymoron / Hyperbole)

6) Flick! went the light switch. (Onomatopoeia / Alliteration)

7) He is always idly busy. (Irony / Oxymoron)

8) What a fine mess of things you have made! (Metaphor / Irony)​

Answer 1

1. Metaphor

2. Simile

3. Alliteration

4. Simile

5. Oxymoron

6. Alliteration

7. Irony

8. Metaphor

Answer 2

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