Question

Archimedes said, “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I will move the world.”

The sentence above is an example of a _______ statement.
1. Figurative
2. Collateral
3. Literal
4. Figurine

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Figurative

Explanation:

‘Figurative’ is a poetic/metaphorical/symbolic way of speech, just like the given sentence the lever and fulcrum are symbols, hence it is the right answer here.

‘Collateral’ is to pledge something as a surety/guarantee for gaining a favor/ thing required

‘Literal’ is the exact meaning of each word, which is not applicable here as no one can ‘move the earth with a fulcrum and a long stick’.

‘Figurine’ is a small statue of a human being usually made with bone china as a decorative piece