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Question 61

The expression ‘The ripest is the saddest encounterʼ is an example of

  • A. Euphemism
  • B. Paradox
  • C. Hyperbole
  • D. Metaphor
Objective

Question details

Exam body
BUK
Subject
Literature in English
Year
2011/2012
Question no.
#61
Type
Objective
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