Which phrase is an oxymoron?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. a deafening silence
- Step 1: An oxymoron joins two terms that seem to contradict each other. Step 2. Deafening and silence contradict. Answer: a deafening silence. Why not the others: The other phrases combine terms that agree.
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