Question

Identify the figure of speech employed in the sentence:
The teacher fails the test.
A) Irony
B) Alliteration
C) Personification
D) Oxymoron

Answer 1

Hint: The figure of speech that represents a contradiction to the fact or opposite that is usually in a humorous or sarcastic tone is used in the given sentence. Therefore, that figure of speech needs to be identified in this case.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze each option one by one.
Option A is irony. This figure of speech that represents a contradiction to the fact or opposite that is usually in a humorous or sarcastic tone is used in the given sentence. Therefore, the hint is satisfied in this case. So, the correct answer is “Option A”.
Option B is alliteration. The figure of speech which denotes the repetitions of the same letter or sound in the same sentence is termed as alliteration. The hint is not satisfied here, therefore, option B is incorrect.
Option C is personification. This refers to personifying a non-living thing or object as if they have human existence. This also does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in the hint. So, option C is also incorrect.
Option D is an oxymoron. This figure of speech also does not satisfy the conditions mentioned in the hint. so, option D is also incorrect.

Note:
The irony represents a contradiction. It is the opposite to the true nature of something. Like failing a test by a teacher is humorous and sarcastic as well. The sentence needs to be closely analyzed in order to determine the correct answer.