Paradox vs Oxymoron

What is an oxymoron?

• A statement that is seemingly contradictory but has an underlying truth.

• A figure of speech combining two opposite ideas to create an effect.

• A literary device used to evoke feelings in readers.

• A contradiction of an entire sentence or group of sentences.

What is one of the main purposes of using a paradox in literature?

• To create a dramatic effect.

• To show the author's wit.

• To encourage readers to contemplate the author's message.

• To combine two contradictory words.

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What is the primary difference between an oxymoron and a paradox?

• An oxymoron is a contradiction of two words, while a paradox is a contradictory statement or group of sentences.

• An oxymoron evokes feelings, while a paradox creates dramatic effect.

• An oxymoron always makes sense, while a paradox never makes sense.

• An oxymoron is a literary device, while a paradox is a logical fallacy.

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• "I can resist anything but temptation."

• "The blue button is true, the red button is false."

• "Stop, Keep Moving."

• "This statement is false."