Question 12
Figures of SpeechIn “the wretched beggar cleaned his nails with dry saliva” the device used is
- A.anti-climax
- B.oxymoron
- C.anecdote
- D.antithesis
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (oxymoron)
Explanation
'Dry saliva' puts two contradictory words together: an oxymoron.