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

Is loud and very quiet an oxymoron?

True

False

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