Multiple choice general knowledge

The ______ of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.

  1. call

  2. shout

  3. whisper

  4. yell
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This proverbial saying is 'The whisper of a pretty girl can be heard further than the roar of a lion.' It's a poetic expression suggesting that soft, attractive words (especially from someone beautiful) capture attention and travel further than loud, aggressive ones. The contrast between 'whisper' and 'roar' creates the dramatic irony. Options A, B, and D would destroy this clever contrast.

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