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Which literary device is used in the phrase " deafening silence" ?

AOXYMORON

BHYPERBOLE

CALLITERATION

DSIMILE

Answer:

A. OXYMORON

Read Explanation:

  • OXYMORON IS A FIGURE OF SPEECH THAT USES TWO WORDS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO EACH OTHER


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