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Which sentence below contains an oxymoron? A. "This room is a dirty mess," said mom as she opened my bedroom door.

B. "Your room is a mess," said mom as she opened my bedroom door.
C. "This is a fine mess," said mom as she opened my bedroom door.​

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What is an example of oxymoron for kids?

The phrase jumbo shrimp is a great example of an oxymoron. The word 'jumbo' means huge or gigantic, while the word 'shrimp' means small. When you combine the two words to make the phrase, 'jumbo shrimp,' you are using an oxymoron!

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