Oxymoron Practice

Identify the contradiction in the oxymoron "bittersweet."

• It describes a taste that is sour and spicy.

• The phrase explains a combination of bitter and savory flavors.

• It refers to a strong dislike.

• It refers to something that is both happy and sad at the same time.

Choose the two words that best form an oxymoron.

• a) Bitter

• b) Sweet

• c) Harsh

• d) Sour

Select the two words that combine to form an oxymoron.

• a) Perfect

• b) Imperfection

• c) Flawless

• d) Broken

Which two words below create a commonly used oxymoron?

• Hidden

• Loud

• Open

• Secret

Choose the words that form an oxymoron.

• a) Clearly

• b) Convoluted

• c) Confused

• d) Extremely

Select the pair that forms an oxymoron.

• a) Explosion

• b) Noisy

• c) Constant

• d) Silence

What does the oxymoron "deafening silence" imply?

• a) A silent atmosphere where sound is so loud it becomes silent.

• b) A room that is filled with loud whispers.

• c) A silence so intense that it feels overwhelming.

• d) Silence that blocks out other noises.

What does the oxymoron "open secret" imply?

• a) A secret that is widely known.

• b) A secret that is kept in the open.

• c) A secret that is difficult to understand.

• d) A secret that is only known to a few.

Identify the contradiction in the oxymoron 'jumbo shrimp.'

• A) It describes a shrimp that is both large and small.

• B) It refers to a shrimp that is very spicy.

• C) It explains a shrimp that is both cooked and raw.

• D) It describes a shrimp that is both sweet and sour.

Which two words below create a commonly used oxymoron?

• A) Bitter

• B) Sweet

• C) Jumbo

• D) Shrimp