Loading...
AP English Literature and Composition
Multiple Choice

Identifying Paradox and Oxymoron

Hard Literary Devices Paradox And Oxymoron

In literary discourse, paradox and oxymoron serve as powerful devices that reveal deeper complexities within language. A paradox is an assertion that appears self-contradictory at first glance yet can possess an underlying truth, while an oxymoron juxtaposes seemingly contradictory terms for effect. Consider the following sentence and select the option that best exemplifies both a paradox and an oxymoron:

Hint

Submitted5.5K
Correct4.5K
% Correct82%