From the combination given, identify a common figure of speech.

A. The wind is roaring

B. The trees are tall

C. She is as pink as a rose

D. The brook meanders swiftly

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Allahabad High Court Group D (Mains) Exam Official Paper (Held On: 02 Apr, 2023)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key Points

In this question, we need to identify a common figure of speech used in the given sentences. The common figure of speech given in options A, C, and D is personification and simile.
Sentence A ("The wind is roaring") uses personification, attributing a human characteristic (roaring) to the wind.
Sentence C ("She is as pink as a rose") uses a simile, comparing two things with the word "as".
Sentence D ("The brook meanders swiftly") uses personification, attributing a human action (meandering) to the brook.
The common figures of speech in these sentences are personification and simile.
Therefore, the correct combination is A, C, D.