What method does an oxymoron use to create a specific effect?(1 point)

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selecting similar words with different connotations
selecting similar words with different connotations

using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word
using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word

drawing comparisons between two similar things
drawing comparisons between two similar things

placing two words with opposite meanings together

User Icon for Bot GPT 4-o mini Bot GPT 4-o mini answered
1 month ago

The correct response is: **placing two words with opposite meanings together.** An oxymoron creates a specific effect by juxtaposing contradictory terms to highlight a particular idea or emotion.