Match each example to the correct figure of speech.

Euphemism:
Oxymoron:

1.Nick was stretching the truth when he said that he was working on his second novel.
2.Ted thought the game was bittersweet because his team won, but he was injured.
3.The horse was put to sleep after injuring its leg at the derby.
4.After his ordeal, Richard looked like a member of the living dead.

Question

Match each example to the correct figure of speech.

Euphemism:
Oxymoron:

1.Nick was stretching the truth when he said that he was working on his second novel.
2.Ted thought the game was bittersweet because his team won, but he was injured.
3.The horse was put to sleep after injuring its leg at the derby.
4.After his ordeal, Richard looked like a member of the living dead.

Isry · Answer

Put to sleep is a euphemism. Living dead is an oxymoron.