WONDER #2290: What Is an Oxymoron?

Question 1 of 3

An oxymoron is a _________________.

1. figure of speech
2. metaphor
3. simile
4. paradox

Question 2 of 3

In an oxymoron, two terms seem to _________________.

1. compliment
2. agree
3. contradict
4. be synonymous

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

1. huge elephant
2. tiny mice
3. jumping kangaroo
4. sweet sorrow

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