What is oxymoron?
Juxtaposition Paradox and Oxymoron

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
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contradictory elements combined in a phrase
a specific type of juxtaposition
none of them
2.
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As a literary device, oxymoron is used to make certain word combinations more thought-provoking to stand out.
True
False
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3.
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What is the purpose of oxymorons?
True
False
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4.
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The purposes of oxymorons are _____.
Dramatic effect
Entertainment
Present words in a new way
5.
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What is the difference between oxymoron and paradox?
True
False
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6.
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What is the difference between oxymoron and paradox?
True
False
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7.
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Which is an example of oxymoron in the following passage
He’s a strange, sleepy, silent person. He’s an unpopular celebrity, if you know what I mean. I wouldn’t recommend that you watch his show, not for a million bucks!
strange, sleepy, silent
unpopular celebrity
if you know what I mean
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