A combination of words with contradictory meanings (meanings which seem to be opposite to each other). For example, ‘an open secret’
Oxymoron and usage

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Sarcasm
Oxymoron
Rythym
Symbol
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Explain the concept of oxymoron with an example.
Happy and sad
The concept of oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'jumbo shrimp' or 'bittersweet.'
Sweet and sour
Big and small
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Robin Hood was an honest thief.
pun
oxymoron
simile
metaphor
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30 sec • 1 pt
Friendly fire.
Paradox
Oxymoron
Neither
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