What is the definition of oxymoron?

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct definition of an oxymoron is:

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