Oxymoron Write down the sentences, underline the oxymoron and state what it means.
1. This is another fine mess you have got us into.
2. There is a real love hate relationship developing between the two of them.
3. Suddenly the room filled with a deafening silence.
4. The comedian was seriously funny.
5. You are clearly confused by the situation you have found yourself in.
6. Her singing was enough to raise the living dead.
7. Do you have the original copies that we requested?
8. This is a genuine imitation Rolex watch.

Read this passage: byron and mitch are co-captains of the mathletes, their high school's academic team. they are backstage with the five other team members, preparing to compete in the state math quiz. byron sits on the floor with his eyes closed and his earbuds in, listening to classical jazz, which him focus his mind and energy. suddenly, he feels a presence beside him. he opens his eyes to see mitch staring at him. "mathletes! mathletes! " mitch chants loudly. mitch gives byron a thumbs-up and then proceeds to strut around like a peacock, high-fiving the other team members, as byron shuts his eyes again and does his best to refocus his mind which statement best summarizes the passage?