Which literary device is used in the phrase 'a living death'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Oxymoron
- Step 1: An oxymoron joins two opposite ideas in one phrase, such as life and death. Answer: Oxymoron. Why not the others: Simile, Onomatopoeia and Alliteration don't fit.
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