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Figures of speech · Question 4 of 60

Question 4

EasyOriginal question

Name the figure of speech in this line.

"I have told you a million times to close the door."

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. Nobody has said anything a million times. An exaggeration for effect is hyperbole.

Worth noting

An oxymoron puts two opposite words together, as in "a deafening silence". Nothing here is opposite.

Concept
Hyperbole
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30 s
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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.

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Ten questions from Figures of speech, at your own pace.