AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying an Oxymoron

Easy Literary Devices Paradox And Oxymoron

In literary analysis, paradoxes and oxymorons play significant roles in conveying complex meanings. A paradox is a statement that appears self-contradictory but may actually reveal a deeper truth, while an oxymoron is a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Consider the following sentence:

"The silence was deafening as the crowd waited for the news."

Based on your understanding of literary devices, which of the following options contains a clear example of an oxymoron?

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