Question

What I said the definition of cliche?

A. Overused figures of speech are known as cliches.
B. Underused figures of speech are known as cliches.
C. Overused figures of speech are known as metaphors.
D. Overused figures of speech are known as similes.

Answer 1

The correct answer is: A. Overused figures of speech are known as cliches. Cliché refers to an expression, a phrase, action or idea that has been used in excess, to the point that it loses novelty, strength, the ability to impact or surprise and becomes a topic or commonplace.

Answer 2

A. Overused figures of speech are known as cliches.