From the given options, select the Figure of Speech (Poetic Device) used in the expression:

"All the world is a stage” 

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CUET English 16th Sep 2022 Official Paper
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  1. Personification
  2. Simile
  3. Alliteration
  4. Metaphor

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Option 4 : Metaphor
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The correct answer is Metaphor.

Key Points

  • The figure of speech used in the expression "All the world is a stage" is a metaphor.
  • A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two things without using the words "like" or "as".
  • In this case, the world is being compared to a stage, implying that life is like a play, with people playing different roles and going through different stages.
  • The metaphor helps to create a vivid image in the reader's mind and adds depth and meaning to the expression.
  • Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.
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