Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Irony | (I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant. | | (B) Pun | (II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true. | | (C) Paradox | (III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis. | | (D) Euphemism | (IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings; play on words. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:**

List-I (Figures of Speech)	List-II (Meanings)
(A) Irony	(I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant.
(B) Pun	(II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true.
(C) Paradox	(III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis.
(D) Euphemism	(IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings; play on words.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Held on 2 Jun 2025 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.

Options

A
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
B
(A) - (II), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
C
(A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
D
(A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

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Solution

Option 1 -> (A) - (III): Irony uses language signifying the opposite; (B) - (IV): Pun is play on words with double meanings; (C) - (II): Paradox is a self-contradictory yet true statement; (D) - (I): Euphemism is a gentler expression for unpleasant things.

Option 2 -> Incorrectly matches Irony with Paradox's definition and Pun with Euphemism's definition.

Option 3 -> Incorrectly matches Irony with Euphemism's definition and Pun with Irony's definition.

Option 4 -> Correctly matches A and B, but swaps the definitions of Paradox and Euphemism.

Hence, Option 1: (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I) -> This correctly identifies that Irony uses opposite meaning for effect, Pun creates humor through double meanings, Paradox presents contradictions that are true, and Euphemism softens harsh realities -> correct

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