LINGUISTIC RELATIVITY
GENRE AND FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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He’s a chip off of the old block really means ____
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He earns money chopping wood.
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He is like his mom or dad.
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He used to live here.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -idiom informal. someone who is very similar in character to their father or mother. Describing people with the same qualities. a tough/tricky, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -“Chip off the old block” is an idiom typically used to convey that someone resembles a parent, either in physical resemblance, mannerisms, behavior, or ability.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct solution is option 3. ‘Chip off the old block’ means someone whose character or personality resembles that of their parent. Example: Mike’s automotive repair skills really rival those of his father. He’s a real chip off the old block!
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