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This question is based on CAGED BIRD. "for the caged bird/sings of ...

This question is based on CAGED BIRD.
"for the caged bird/sings of freedom.",

The poetic device used in this expression is____
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  • A Metaphor
  • B Irony
  • C Hyperbole
  • D Paradox
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The poetic device used in the expression 'for the caged bird sings of freedom' is irony. Irony is a figure of speech in which the intended meaning is the opposite of the literal meaning. In this case, the irony lies in the fact that the caged bird, despite being confined, sings of freedom.

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