Which of the given examples of rhetorical/figurative devices is/are correctly paired?
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- ‘What is man, that thou art mindful of him?’ : Paradox
- ‘Truth makes the greatest libel.’ : Personification
- ‘Reading furnishes the mind only with material of knowledge; it is thinking makes what we read ours.’ : Antithesis
- ‘It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’ : Irony
The Correct Option is C, D
Solution and Explanation
Rhetorical and figurative devices are used to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretations. Understanding their definitions is crucial for pairing them correctly with their examples.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
(A) "What is man, that thou art mindful of him?" is not a paradox; it is a rhetorical question.
\ (B) "Truth makes the greatest libel" is not personification, as it does not give human qualities to the concept of truth.
(C) "Reading furnishes the mind only with material of knowledge; it is thinking makes what we read ours." is an example of antithesis, where two contrasting ideas are placed together.
(D) "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" is irony, as it presents a situation that contradicts expectations in a satirical manner.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answers are (C) and (D). These examples correctly match their rhetorical devices.
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