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AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying an Oxymoron

Very Easy Literary Devices Paradox And Oxymoron

In literature, a paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but may reveal a hidden truth, while an oxymoron combines contradictory terms to create a new meaning. For example, the phrase 'bittersweet' captures two opposing emotions in one expression. Which of the following options is an example of an oxymoron?

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