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Read the sentence from the passage.

Scientists are believed to have an accurate estimate of 450 different species of carnivorous plants.

Identify the figure of speech used in this sentence.
A.
oxymoron
B.
euphemism
C.
metaphor
D.
hyperbole

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METAPHOR  

a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

OXYMORON

a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction

EUPHEMISM

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.The opposite of dysphemism.

HYPERBOLE

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

I gave the meaning. Find the answer.

Its: HYPERBOLE

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