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figure of speech
a traffic cop gets suspended for not paying his parking tickets

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Answered by nehamehrab
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a traffic cop gets suspended for not paying his parking tickets - Irony.

The figure of speech used in this sentence given here is Irony. Irony is the figure of speech where the words are used in this sentence which have opposite meaning in that particular sentence than their usual meaning.

One of the examples of the irony is 'After begging for a cat and finally getting one, she found out she was allergic.' In this example, there is use of opposite meaning in the sentence.

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Answered by Fatimakincsem
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The figure of speech in this sentence is "Irony".

Explanation:

  • The figure of speech in this sentence is "Irony".
  • Sometimes we intend to say something but its meaning turns out totally opposite to what has been said.
  • Irony also represents a situation that turns out in a quite different way than expected.  
  • For example, a Pilot has a fear of height. This is showing the irony of the pilot.
  • It is basically a contradiction about what is said an what is meant.

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