Question

what is the definition of oxymoron? (1 point)
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 an object that is not alive is described as having human qualities
a figure of speech where words with the same initial consonant sound are placed next to each other

Explanation:

An oxymoron is a figure - of - speech where words with opposite or conflicting meanings are placed side - by - side. For example, "jumbo shrimp" or "deafening silence".

Answer:

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