Some examples from this set of practice questions
1.
What is the meaning of the paradox I love unreliability; you can always count on it?
Answer: The contradictory statements actually say something true about human nature: people are not always dependable.
2.
Review the passage: Consumers are climbing over one another to purchase the highly anticipated tablet computer that just came on the market. Which option identifies the figurative language used in the passage?
Answer: Euphemism
3.
Which option most effectively explains the difference between implicit and explicit meanings?
Answer: Explicit ideas are directly stated; implicit ideas may have figurative meaning.
4.
Read the sentences. The general had no way out. His men had given all they could in battle, but were gaining no ground. To avoid further casualties, he and his men made a courageous retreat out of the line of enemy fire. These sentences exemplify the use of __________.
Answer: Oxymoron
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