Question

figures of speech quick check
what is the definition of oxymoron? (1 point)
◦ a figure of speech where an object that is not alive is described as having human qualities
◦ a figure of speech where exaggeration is used in order to emphasize an important point
◦ a figure of speech where words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other
◦ a figure of speech where words with the same initial consonant sound are placed next to each other

Explanation:

Oxymoron is a figure of speech where words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other. For example, "bittersweet" combines two opposing concepts.

Answer:

a figure of speech where words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed next to each other.