Identify the figure of speech used in the following expression: "The savage roar of the cruel ocean waves..." Option 1: Apostrophe Option 2: Transferred Epithet Option 3: Personification Option 4: Metaphor

The answer is 'Transferred Epithet'. View full solution:

CUET English - Identify the figure of speech used in the following expression: "The savage roar of the cruel ocean waves..." | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2026 11th May Shift 2

Medium

Apostrophe

Transferred Epithet

Personification

Metaphor

✅ Correct Option: 2

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