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Literary Devices

past year questions, Verbal Ability, CUET English 2026 18 May Shift 2

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Match the words in LIST-I with the most appropriate examples given in LIST-II

LIST-I Figure of speechLIST-II Sentence
A.MetonymyI.Turns out, they are taking turns and toiling away!
B.AlliterationII.You are as wise as an owl.
C.SimileIII.You can now address the chair.
D.PersonificationIV.Unfortunately, death has laid his hands on the king.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 2

Metonymy substitutes an associated term, as 'the chair' stands for the presiding authority (III). Alliteration repeats initial sounds, as in 'turns, taking turns, toiling' (I). Simile compares using 'as', as in 'wise as an owl' (II). Personification gives death human hands (IV). Hence A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV.

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