Question

The sentence “It means that in order that the liberties of all may be preserved, the liberties of everybody must be curtailed” is an example of which of the following options?
A) Hyperbole
B) Cliché
C) Simile
D) Paradox

Answer 1

Hint:In the above-asked question we have to tell that out of these four options which are the correct answer for the statement” It means that in order that the liberties of all may be preserved, the liberties of everybody must be curtailed”.

Complete answer:
Option A is Hyperbole is an incorrect answer for the above-asked question as Hyperbole is the statement that is exaggerated or claims not meant to be taken literally so this statement is not an example of hyperbole. Option B is Cliché is an incorrect answer as cliché means an opinion or phrase which is overused or betrays a lack of original thought. Option C is Simile is also an incorrect answer for the above-asked question as simile a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, used to make a description more emphatic or vivid. Option D is Paradox is the correct answer for the above-asked question as paradox is a sentence that is used to combine contradictory features or qualities and as we can see the above-given statement is also talking about contradictory things that are “to preserve everyone’s liberties, everyone’s liberty must be curtailed” so, this proves that this statement is an example of a paradox.

Note:
All the four options given in the question are figures of speech which means they can have a separate meaning from its literal definition.