He delighted in the friendly act of insulting me. Which figure of speech is this??
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Identification: The figure of speech used is Oxymoron.
Definition: In an oxymoron, two contradictory words or ideas are juxtaposed for a striking effect.
Explanation: Here, one idea 'friendly' contradictory to another idea 'insulting' is juxtaposed for an unusual striking effect to the reader.
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