also tell me some examples
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2006-08-09 15:21:36 · 15 answers · asked by xAxGIRLxCALLxKILLx 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
xymorons (or oxymora) are literary figures of speech usually composed of a pair of neighbouring contradictory words (often within a sentence). However this is not always the case. The Webster Dictionary defines oxymoron as "a combination of contradictory or incongruous words".
Oxymorons can be used for dramatic effect, for example: Hell's Angels and deafening silence.
2006-08-09 15:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Friend_88 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A rhetorical determine wherein incongruous or contradictory words are mixed: (a million) A deafening silence (2) A mournful optimist (3) Jumbo shrimp (4) She's exceedingly gruesome (5) he's a reliable jerk (6) Little huge guy (7) Nutty genius (8) dazzling fool
2016-12-11 10:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two normally contradictory terms (e.g. "deafening silence") to make a point. Another, similar oxymoron is sophomore, meaning "wise fool".
Oxymorons are a proper subset of the expressions called contradiction in terms. What distinguishes oxymora from other paradoxes and contradictions is that they are used intentionally, for rhetorical effect, and the contradiction is only apparent, as the combination of terms provides a novel expression of some concept, such as "cruel to be kind".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxymoron
2006-08-09 15:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxymorons are two words used together in a pharse, but they contradict each other.
Example:
(I'm having trouble here -- so many of the examples that come to mind are from the politican arena.)
Intelligent politicians
Forgiving tax collectors
Homeless landlords (I saw this in the paper the other day. It referred to one man who attacked another for moving into 'his' space, which was a park bench. The first man said he rented it out to other people to get money. Is that weird or what?)
Free credit
Scented air purifier
etc.
2006-08-09 15:50:38 · answer #4 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oxymoron is a contradiction of two words joined that have the opposite meaning...examples are jumbo shrimp, sweet misery
2006-08-09 15:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Little Cinnamon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great example of an oxymoron is the program "Microsoft Works."
2006-08-09 15:28:24 · answer #6 · answered by *starry* eyed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oxy morons are like when you put to exact opposite words together like passive agressive, or fighting lover
2006-08-09 15:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♫§weetTart§amantha♫♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means someone who is sharp and keen and foolish all tied into one.
Oxy morons from the late greek oxym Oron . From neuter of oxymOros 'pointedly foolish, from greek oxys sharp, keen + mOros foolish
2006-08-09 15:58:45 · answer #8 · answered by hersheynrey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things that contradict each other, like:
Military intelligence, or Donald Trump charity.
Educational bowling. NBA sportsmanship.
2006-08-09 15:32:04 · answer #9 · answered by Rockvillerich 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you put 2 things together that contradict themselves.
Example: Deafing silence
2006-08-09 15:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by balionis645 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋