This question is based on Literary Principles The expression 'The ripest is the saddest encounter' is an example of

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Literature In English - 2005 Subject: Literature In English

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This question is based on Literary Principles

The expression 'The ripest is the saddest encounter' is an example of

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The expression "The ripest is the saddest encounter" is an example of a paradox. A paradox is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or absurd, but in reality, it contains some truth or validity. In this case, the paradox lies in the fact that something that is considered the ripest (most developed or mature) is also the saddest encounter. The contradiction is resolved by the underlying meaning, which is that when something is at its peak or most developed, it is also closer to its end or decay, which can be a sad experience.
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