Which of the following statements BEST defines an oxymoron?
A.
a speech directed towards an object to reveal the future
B.
a speech directed towards an object to reveal feelings
C.
a combination of contradictory terms to reveal the future
D.
a combination of contradictory terms to reveal emotion

Question

Which of the following statements BEST defines an oxymoron?
A.
a speech directed towards an object to reveal the future
B.
a speech directed towards an object to reveal feelings
C.
a combination of contradictory terms to reveal the future
D.
a combination of contradictory terms to reveal emotion

anonymous · Answer

D I believe

anonymous · Answer

Yes, it would be D.
An oxymoronic statement would have contradictory terms that reveal feelings/emotions/ideas. Some common oxymoron phrases are: "act naturally", "a fine mess", "agree to disagree", "found missing", etc... 

The word oxymoron actually means "pointedly-dull" or "pointedly-foolish". It comes from the Greek words Oxus - sharp, and Mōros foolish, so the actual word is self-contradictory.... If you remember those two words you will never forget what an oxymoron is! 

I hope this information helps, good luck and happy writing! :)