Question 44
Figures of SpeechThe expression 'The ripest is the saddest encounter' is an example of
- A.euphemism
- B.paradox
- C.hyperbole
- D.metaphor
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Answer: B (paradox)
Explanation
We expect the ripest (best) moment to be the happiest; calling it the saddest is a seeming contradiction that hides a truth: a paradox.