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Difficulty: MediumFigurative Use of Language and Connotations

Complete the statement below by identifying the figure of speech described in the passage.

Answer:A figurative statement that appears contradictory or absurd on the surface, such as 'the child is father of the man', yet reveals a deeper underlying truth upon closer inspection is known as a 【paradox】.

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paradox
A paradox is a figure of speech involving a statement that seems self-contradictory on a literal level but makes fundamental sense when interpreted figuratively.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the features of the expression described: apparent contradiction alongside a deeper truth.
Recognize that the statement combines elements that seem mutually exclusive on the surface but carry genuine semantic validity.
Identifying structural traits of literary expressions helps differentiate contradictory figures of speech.
2
Match these characteristics to the correct literary device term.
The correct figure of speech is a paradox.
A paradox is defined specifically as a proposition that seems self-contradictory yet expresses a sound or insightful truth.

Key Concept

Identification of Paradox in Figurative Language
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Figurative Use of Language and Connotations

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