Quiz on Oxymoron

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Discover the World of Oxymorons

Test your knowledge of oxymorons with this fun and engaging quiz! An oxymoron is a fascinating literary device that brings together contradictory terms to create unique and thought-provoking phrases.

In this quiz, you will learn about the meaning and usage of oxymorons, and explore examples that will challenge your understanding. Join us and see how well you know this intriguing feature of language!

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What is an oxymoron?
A literary device that places contradictory terms next to each other in a word or phrase
A figure of speech that uses two words with similar meaning to create a playful phrase
The repetition of the same sound at the start of a series of words in succession
A phrase that uses a comparison to describe something
A moron that looks like an ox
Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
Jumbo shrimp
Small giant
Big elephant
Tiny whale
Is the phrase "eyes wide shut" and oxymoron?
True
False
What is the purpose of an oxymoron?
To add playfulness to a sentence
To add anger into a sentence
To make the reader upset
To add unnecessary depth to a sentence
What does oxy and moron mean in oxymoron?
Sharp and Dull
Bitter and Sweet
Keen and Boring
Brilliant and Stupid
What is an example of an oxymoron?
Silently quiet
Deafening silence
Frustrating silence
Happy silence
Depressed human
Loudly hopping
Is loud and very quiet an oxymoron?
True
False
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