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What is an "oxymoron"?

A A very long sentence
B A figure of speech combining contradictory terms
C A type of paragraph
D A grammatical mistake

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An oxymoron combines two contradictory words for effect, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is an "oxymoron"?" is Option B: A figure of speech combining contradictory terms.

The other options — A) A very long sentence, C) A type of paragraph, D) A grammatical mistake — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: An oxymoron combines two contradictory words for effect, such as "deafening silence" or "bittersweet."

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