Irony, Oxymoron & Paradox Quiz

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Froggy Jumps Irony, Oxymoron & Paradox QuizOnline version Figurative speech basics by Cristelyn Dicdican 1 What is irony in a sentence? a A direct factual report b A statement that conveys the opposite of its literal meaning c A description of a real event 2 What best defines an oxymoron? a Two opposite words paired together b A question with no answer c A long narrative 3 How is a paradox different from irony? a Paradox is a self-contradictory idea that reveals truth b Paradox uses humor; irony does not c Paradox is always false; irony is true 4 Give an example of an oxymoron. a Cold fire b Loud whisper c Deafening silence 5 Oxymoron typically consists of how many words? a One word b Three words c Two words 6 Which best defines irony as a contrast between expectation and reality in a story? a The outcome is opposite of what is expected b All events happen exactly as predicted c Characters speak in a factual tone only 7 An oxymoron combines two words that seem to contradict each other. Which is an oxymoron? a Deafening silence b Living hope c Bright darkness 8 Which sentence uses irony in dialogue? a Sarcastically, she praised the punctuality of a late train b He arrived on time c She noted the clear weather 9 Which of the following is an oxymoron? a Huge crowd b Very large c Jumbo shrimp 10 Which sentence is a classic paradox? a All cats are mammals. b This statement is false. c Two plus two equals four. 11 Which statement defines irony in practice? a When two ideas are the same. b When a word sounds similar to another. c When the outcome is opposite of what is expected. 12 Which is a famous paradox? a I can resist anything except temptation. b I am a unique snowflake. c All dogs are cats.

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Irony, Oxymoron & Paradox Quiz

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Irony, Oxymoron & Paradox QuizOnline version

by Cristelyn Dicdican

What is irony in a sentence?

What best defines an oxymoron?

How is a paradox different from irony?

Give an example of an oxymoron.

Oxymoron typically consists of how many words?

Which best defines irony as a contrast between expectation and reality in a story?

An oxymoron combines two words that seem to contradict each other. Which is an oxymoron?

Which sentence uses irony in dialogue?

Which of the following is an oxymoron?

Which sentence is a classic paradox?

Which statement defines irony in practice?

Which is a famous paradox?