ENGLISH 10 · 2026–27 · The Earth: Act Now for Tomorrow · pp. 44

Figurative language

WRITTEN QUESTION

What is the oxymoron, and how does it emphasise the message?

صنعتِ تضاد کی ترکیب کون سی ہے اور وہ پیغام پر زور کیسے دیتی ہے؟

ANSWER & EXPLANATION

“Deafening silence” joins apparent opposites. The absence of action is so striking that it seems loud, emphasising the failure of powerful people to respond.

Textbook: pp. 44. Independently prepared study answer; not an official marking key.