ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Do liars lie is an example of what?
A
Rhetorical Question
B
Analogy
C
Satire
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The author uses anaphora and antithesis to structure her sentences. “When will we stop being so RETICENT about making judgements?” With the word “reticent", the author challenges the audience to make judgements on character, rather than being apathetic.

Detailed explanation-2: -We use rhetorical questions in conversation every day: “Who knows?” and “Why not?” are two common examples. Rhetorical questions are also used in literature, usually to emphasize a particular idea or persuade the audience of a point.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have ever been late, someone might say: ‘What time do you call this?’ This person doesn’t want an answer to the question. ’What’s in a name? When Juliet asks the question (’What’s in a name?’) ’If you prick us do we not bleed?

Detailed explanation-4: -Is the pope Catholic? Is rain wet? Do you want to be a failure for the rest of your life? Does a bear poop in the woods? Can fish swim? Can birds fly? Do dogs bark? Do cats meow? More items

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