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JAMB Literature in English 1986 Question 31

Question 31

Figures of Speech

Tunde's long and vigorous speech was followed by a deafening silence. The phrase deafening silence is used as a figure of speech called

  1. A.oxymoron
  2. B.metaphor
  3. C.simile
  4. D.hyperbole.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (oxymoron)

Explanation

Silence cannot be deafening; joining opposites is an oxymoron.