What is the definition of oxymoron?

Question

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a figure of speech where words with
• opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other
a figure of speech where words with
• the same initial consonant sound are placed next to each other
a figure of speech where
• exaggeration is used in order to emphasize an important point
a figure of speech where an object
• that is not alive is described as having human qualities

Answer 1

The correct definition of oxymoron is:

a figure of speech where words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other.