The phrase "bittersweet farewell" is an example of which technique?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Oxymoron
- Step 1: An oxymoron joins contradictory terms, here bitter and sweet.
Answer
Oxymoron.
Why not the others: Simile, Alliteration and Personification don't fit.
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