How does the oxymoron "burning cold" affect the meaning of this sentence? Even bundled in layers of fur, the explorers were shivering, hunched over in pain from the burning cold.
A It shows that the explorers are so weak they can no longer perceive differences in temperature.
B It means that the explorers have to remain dangerously near the fire to keep from freezing.
C It implies that the cold is so extreme it can only be described in terms of an impossible sensation.
D It emphasizes that cold, like heat, can create a sharp, painful sensation that feels like a burn.
