Understanding Oxymorons in Literature

Which of the following phrases is an example of an oxymoron?

• Jumbo shrimp

• Tall mountain

• Fast runner

• Bright sun

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does the oxymoron "bittersweet" mean?

• Something that is both happy and sad

• Something that is very sweet

• Something that is very bitter

• Something that is neither sweet nor bitter

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Identify the oxymoron in the following sentence: "The comedian's act was seriously funny."

• Comedian's act

• Seriously funny

• Act was

• Funny comedian

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In literature, why might an author use an oxymoron?

• To confuse the reader

• To create a dramatic effect or highlight a paradox

• To make the text longer

• To simplify the language

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Which of the following is NOT an oxymoron?

• Deafening silence

• Living dead

• Cold fire

• Blue sky

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What is the meaning of the oxymoron "act naturally"?

• To perform in a natural way

• To act in a fake manner

• To be very dramatic

• To not act at all

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Find the oxymoron in this line from literature: "Parting is such sweet sorrow."

• Parting is

• Sweet sorrow

• Such sweet

• Sorrow is

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Which of the following best describes the oxymoron "original copy"?

• A copy that is not original

• A copy that is the first of its kind

• A copy that is very old

• A copy that is not a copy

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Choose the oxymoron from the following options:

• Silent whisper

• Loud noise

• Bright light

• Dark night

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What does the oxymoron "alone together" suggest?

• Being together in a crowded place

• Being with someone but feeling alone

• Being completely alone

• Being in a group

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