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What is an "oxymoron"?

A A very long sentence
B A figure of speech combining contradictory terms
C A type of paragraph
D A grammatical mistake

โœ“ Correct Answer: Option B

An oxymoron combines two contradictory words for effect, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet."

๐Ÿ’ก Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is an "oxymoron"?" is Option B: A figure of speech combining contradictory terms.

The other options โ€” A) A very long sentence, C) A type of paragraph, D) A grammatical mistake โ€” are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: An oxymoron combines two contradictory words for effect, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet."

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