Question 2
Figures of SpeechThe deliberate use of a phrase or word that implies the opposite of its literal meaning, often for humorous or emphatic effect, is known as:
- A.Paradox
- B.Oxymoron
- C.Irony
- D.Satire
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (Irony)
Explanation
Saying one thing while meaning the opposite is (verbal) irony. A paradox only seems self-contradictory, and an oxymoron puts two opposite words side by side.