SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 80

SSC MTS - 19 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q80

The use of too many words to say something simple.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Circumlocution: This literally means "talking around" a subject. It refers to the use of many words where fewer would do, often to be vague or evasive.

Rhetoric: The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally (e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse").

Eloquence: Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the ability to express oneself clearly and powerfully.