WAEC Literature in English 2002 Question 9

Question 9

Figures of Speech

The juxtaposition of two seemingly contradictory words is

  1. A.contrast
  2. B.anti-climax
  3. C.oxymoron
  4. D.anti-thesis
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (oxymoron)

Explanation

Putting two contradictory words together (e.g. 'bitter sweet') is an oxymoron.