MCQ Subject: English Language & Comprehension

Identify the figure of speech in the sentence: ‘The sky wept tears of sorrow.’

Which literary device is exemplified in the sentence: ‘Five feisty falcons flew fearlessly’?

Identify the literary device in the phrase ‘I’m so hungry I could eat a whole elephant’ and state its typical function in language.

Identify the literary device in the sentence: “He was so hungry he could eat a whole elephant.”

Which figure of speech involves making a statement that is less strong than what one truly feels, often for ironic or humorous effect, as in ‘This is just a small snack’ when referring to a large meal?