Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 14)
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In questions given below, a part of the sentence is italicised and underlined. Below are given alternatives to the italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, option 'D' is the answer.
14.
The greatest thing in style is to have a use of metaphor.
Discussion:
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Sudhir said:
3 years ago
What is the exact meaning of the sentence, Can anyone explain me, please?
(1)
Maria said:
5 years ago
Style is a distinctive use of devices by a particular writer. Metaphor is a device used by a writer to say things in comparison without using "like" or "as".
Praveenkumar said:
6 years ago
Thank you @Khushal Dave.
Khushal dave said:
8 years ago
The people who have the knowledge of metaphor(*) can put more style thing into their personality.
(*) some examples of metaphor:
- The snow is a white blanket.
- The hospital was a refrigerator.
- The classroom was a zoo.
- America is a melting pot.
- Her lovely voice was music to his ears.
- Life is a roller coaster.
(*) some examples of metaphor:
- The snow is a white blanket.
- The hospital was a refrigerator.
- The classroom was a zoo.
- America is a melting pot.
- Her lovely voice was music to his ears.
- Life is a roller coaster.
(1)
Yogesh agrawal said:
8 years ago
The metaphor is the comparative words which are used without like, as.
Alok said:
9 years ago
Metaphor are the words which expresses special meaning rather than literal meaning.
Sindhu said:
9 years ago
What is a metaphor?
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Manoj said:
9 years ago
Any body know this question with explanation?
Pari said:
9 years ago
Knowledge, command or need are not the alternatives used in the place of use. Please explain.
Shachi pandey said:
10 years ago
I didn't get the meaning of this sentence. Anyone please explain me?
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