Question
What figure of speech is used in the following sentence?
"Athletic proficiency is a might good servant, and . . . a mighty bad master."
simile
metaphor
paradox
hyperbole
"Athletic proficiency is a might good servant, and . . . a mighty bad master."
simile
metaphor
paradox
hyperbole
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The figure of speech used in the sentence "Athletic proficiency is a might good servant, and . . . a mighty bad master" is a **paradox**. A paradox is a statement that appears contradictory but may contain a hidden truth; in this case, it highlights the contrasting roles of athletic proficiency in one's life, suggesting that while it can be beneficial, it can also lead to negative consequences if it dominates one's priorities.