ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
She was like a breath of fresh air.
A
hyperbole
B
personification
C
simile
D
metaphor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -She was like a cool breeze on a hot noon. She was like a rose in the midst of nettles. She was like an oasis in the middle of a desert. She was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Detailed explanation-2: -In general, the word ‘air’ is used in a wide variety of idioms, each with a distinct meaning, giving us a sense of how wide ranging the metaphor of air can be. Let’s consider a few such expressions this week. Breath of fresh air: A breath of fresh air is a welcome change from the current situation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Breath of Fresh Air Meaning Likewise, when something is a breath of fresh air, you receive the same excited feeling from being around it as you do when you step outside into a fresh breeze. When something is a breath of fresh air, you enjoy it greatly. It is new, thrilling, and invigorating to you.

Detailed explanation-4: -If you describe something new or different as a breath of fresh air, you mean that it makes a situation or subject more interesting or exciting.

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