Understanding Oxymorons

What is an oxymoron?

• A figure of speech combining contradictory terms

• A type of metaphor

• A phrase that uses only synonyms

• A phrase that uses only antonyms

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• Silent scream

• Loud noise

• Dark night

• Bright light

What does the Greek origin of 'oxymoron' translate to?

• Sharp and dull

• Bright and dark

• Loud and quiet

• Fast and slow

How are oxymorons used in literature?

• To simplify complex ideas

• To create dramatic or comedic effects

• To confuse the reader

• To provide factual information

Why is it important to recognize oxymorons in everyday language?

• To confuse others

• To make conversations longer

• To enhance rhetorical skills

• To avoid using them