“I was clearly confused by the instructions,” said Maya to her sister , while holding up a misshapen knit sweater.
How does the oxymoron “clearly confused” affect the sentence?
A. The oxymoron captures the humor of Maya’s confusion.
B. The oxymoron creates an effect of surprise.
C. The oxymoron stirs curiosity about the instructions.
D. The oxymoron suggests the complexity of Maya’s emotions.