What is the definition of oxymoron

A. A figure of speech where exaggeration is used in order to emphasize an important point
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 words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other

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The correct definition of oxymoron is:

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