Question

Explain the literary device - Oxymoron

Answer 1

Oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect. The common oxymoron is a combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meaning. eg. open secret... original copies... liquid gas etc...

Answer 2

Answer:

Here are 10 of the most common literary devices:

Simile.

Metaphor.

Imagery.

Symbolism.

Flashbacks.

Foreshadowing.

Motif.

Allegory.