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JAMB Literature in English 2012 Question 39

Question 39

Figures of Speech

The juxtaposition of two contrasting ideas in a line of poetry is

  1. A.euphemism
  2. B.synecdoche
  3. C.catharsis
  4. D.oxymoron.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (oxymoron.)

Explanation

An oxymoron places two contradictory ideas side by side, e.g. 'cruel kindness'.