Question

What is the best example of trite phrase :

a. The maiden's hair glistened in the light shining from her window.
b. Once upon a time, there was a fair maiden who lived in a tower.
c. The maiden thought of a novel idea ; she could save herself.

Answer 1

A Trite phrase is lacking in freshness so the answer would be

B. Once upon a time, there was a fair maiden who lived in a tower.

Since that is a common phrase for princess stories its a trite beginning to a story