A combination of two words that seem to have opposite meanings such as eloquent silence or deafening is known an?

An oxymoron is a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are used together for a special effect. It creates a surprising and thought-provoking effect.

Here are some other examples of oxymorons:

* Living dead

* Pretty ugly

* Clearly confused

* Bitter sweet

* Jumbo shrimp