A transferred epithet is popularly known as a/an _________?

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A. Epistrophe
B. Ellipsis
C. Hypallage
D. Hendiady

Correct Answer: Option C

C. Hypallage

Explanation

Hypallage is the alternative or literary name for a transferred epithet. For example, a Bed of Thorns. Bed, as used here, is a transferred epithet or adjective as in this usage, for the qualification of the keyword, ‘Thorns’.

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