Figure of Speech
CMAT 2018 · Language Comprehension · Easy · Grammar
Which of the given figure of speech has been employed in the formation of the following sentence?
"I am so tired that I can sleep for a year."
- A.
Hyperbole
- B.
Pun
- C.
Oxymoron
- D.
Understatement
Answer
A
Explanation
'Sleep for a year' is an extreme exaggeration, which is a Hyperbole.
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