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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best defines an oxymoron?
A statement that seems contradictory but contains a deeper truth.
A figure of speech that combines two opposite or contradictory terms.
An exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
Answer explanation
An oxymoron is a compact phrase joining two contradictory words, like 'jumbo shrimp'. A paradox is a full statement that seems contradictory, while the other options describe hyperbole and simile.
2.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort the following phrases into the correct categories: Oxymoron or Paradox.
Groups:
(a) Oxymoron
,
(b) Paradox
living dead
The more you give, the more you get.
I must be cruel only to be kind.
deafening silence
Answer explanation
Oxymorons ('deafening silence', 'living dead') are short phrases with two contradictory words. Paradoxes are longer statements that seem contradictory but reveal a truth.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
After the surprise party, my friend said, 'I knew it was happening all along.' This is an example of what?
A simple lie
An oxymoron, because 'knew' and 'surprise' are opposites.
A paradox, because it's a statement that seems self-contradictory.
A metaphor for disappointment.
Answer explanation
The statement 'I knew about the surprise' is a paradox. It contradicts the nature of a surprise, yet it can be true if the person figured it out but pretended not to know.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, 'The silence in the library was almost deafening,' what idea is the oxymoron 'deafening silence' meant to convey?
The library was actually very noisy.
The silence was so intense and absolute that it felt overwhelming.
Someone was having trouble hearing.
The speaker was wearing noise-canceling headphones.
Answer explanation
The oxymoron 'deafening silence' is used to emphasize the intensity of the quiet, suggesting it's so profound it has a physical, almost loud, presence.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is a paradox?
The comedian was seriously funny.
My phone is a dinosaur.
If you don't get this message, call me.
The puppy was a small giant.
Answer explanation
This is a paradox because it presents a logically impossible situation: one cannot act on a message they did not receive. The other options are oxymorons or a metaphor.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between an oxymoron and a paradox?
Oxymorons are always humorous, while paradoxes are always serious.
An oxymoron is a phrase, while a paradox is a complete statement or idea.
Oxymorons are found in poetry, while paradoxes are found in prose.
There is no real difference; the terms are interchangeable.
Answer explanation
The key structural difference is length and complexity. An oxymoron is typically two words (e.g., 'cold fire'), while a paradox is a full sentence or concept (e.g., 'To find your life, you must lose it').
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each paradoxical statement to the underlying truth it suggests.
Investment is necessary for growth.
You have to spend money to make money.
Someone can have academic knowledge but lack common sense.
He is a wise fool.
Knowledge reveals the vastness of ignorance.
Less is more.
Simplicity can be more effective than complexity.
The more you learn, the more you realize you don't know.
Answer explanation
Each paradox presents a seeming contradiction to reveal a deeper, non-literal truth about a concept, such as investment, knowledge, wisdom, or design.
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