The two pianists had a good marriage. They always were in a chord.

What figure of speech is being used in the sentences?

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Responses

Simile
Simile

Metaphor
Metaphor

Pun
Pun

Hyperbole

1 answer

The figure of speech being used in the sentences is a Pun. The phrase "always were in a chord" plays on the musical term "chord" and the idea of being in harmony in a relationship.