Question

Which of the following statements from Nelson Mandela’s Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech is an example of an oxymoron?

“sue for a speedy end”
“an injury to one is an injury to all”
“dared to rise up“
“the peaceful struggle”

Answer 1

Answer: “The peaceful struggle”

Explanation: The phrase “peaceful struggle” is an oxymoron because the meanings of the words contradict each other. Something that is peaceful is something that is rid of any complication or worry, and to struggle is to face a conflict (or forcefully attempt to break away from one). Because of this, the figure of speech used in this sentence is an oxymoron.

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Answer 2

The answer is D) “the peaceful struggle.”