ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

TRANSCENDENTALISM LITERATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This is a brief statement, usually one sentence long, that expresses a general principle or truth about life.
A
Paradox
B
Aphorism
C
Metaphor
D
Ironic Statement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.

Detailed explanation-2: -aphorism  AF-uh-riz-um. 1 : a concise statement of a principle. 2 : a terse formulation of a truth or sentiment : adage. 3 : an ingeniously terse style of expression.

Detailed explanation-3: -An aphorism (from Greek : aphorismos, denoting ‘delimitation’, ‘distinction’, and ‘definition’) is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. Aphorisms are often handed down by tradition from generation to generation.

Detailed explanation-4: -APHORISM brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life, or of a principle or accepted general truth. Also called maxim, epigram.

Detailed explanation-5: -An aphorism is an observation that tells a general truth, usually in a concise and witty way, and often embodying philosophical, literary, or moral principles. The phrase “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it” is one example of a common aphorism.

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