When Thomas Said "A Blushing Crow" Instead of a "Crushing

question 23

Multiple Choice

When Thomas said "a blushing crow" instead of a "crushing blow" in order to get a laugh he was using

• A) a spoonerism.
• B) a malapropism.
• C) hyperbole.
• D) verbal irony.

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