D. Placing two words with opposite meanings together
An oxymoron creates a specific effect by juxtaposing contradictory terms to highlight a paradox or to provoke thought.
What method does an oxymoron use to create a specific effect?
A. Drawing comparisons between two similar things
B. Using nearby text to hint at the meaning of a word
C. Selecting similar words with different connotations
D. Placing two words with opposite meanings together
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