Identify the oxymoron in the phrase: "There was such a joyful sadness in her beautiful face."
Oxymorons, Puns, Similes, and Metaphors

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Joyful Sadness
2.
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Which example below is an example of an oxymoron?
Options:
It was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity.
,He ate flaming hot Cheetos.
,A little pain never hurt anyone.
Back
A little pain never hurt anyone.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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deafening silence
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oxymoron
4.
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Zombies are the living dead.
Back
oxymoron
5.
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Is this a pun? Fish are so smart because they live in schools?
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True
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is this a pun? Hannah's home has heat, hopefully.
Back
False
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is this a pun?
The winter dog wears his coat, but in the summer he wears his coat and pants.
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True
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