Verbal Ability - Sentence Improvement - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Improvement - Section 1 (Q.No. 14)
Directions to Solve
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:
13 comments Page 1 of 2.
Khushal dave said:
9 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)
Maria said:
6 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".
Sowmya said:
1 decade ago
Its not use and need. And if we use command, then we have to say that 'command over'. So knowledge is correct.
Pari said:
1 decade ago
Knowledge, command or need are not the alternatives used in the place of use. Please explain.
Alok said:
10 years ago
Metaphor are the words which expresses special meaning rather than literal meaning.
Sudhir said:
4 years ago
What is the exact meaning of the sentence, Can anyone explain me, please?
(2)
Yogesh agrawal said:
9 years ago
The metaphor is the comparative words which are used without like, as.
Shachi pandey said:
1 decade ago
I didn't get the meaning of this sentence. Anyone please explain me?
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Actually what is the meaning of this sentence ?
Manoj said:
10 years ago
Any body know this question with explanation?
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