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13 February, 20:46

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.

It emphasizes that cold, like heat, can create a sharp, painful sensation that feels like a burn.

It means that the explorers have to remain dangerously near the fire to keep from freezing.

It shows that the explorers are so weak they can no longer perceive differences in temperature.

It implies that the cold is so extreme it can only be described in terms of an impossible sensation.

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  1. 13 February, 22:09
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    I think it is B the second choice im taking the test rn
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