Question 42
Figures of Speech'Penny wise; pound foolish' is an example of
- A.metonymy
- B.hyperbole
- C.metaphor
- D.paradox
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (paradox)
Explanation
Being wise and foolish at the same time seems contradictory but makes sense: careful with small sums, careless with big ones. That is a paradox.