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2006-08-29 13:23:46 · 19 answers · asked by jsweit8573 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
An oxymoron (plural oxymora or, more commonly, oxymorons) (noun) is a figure of speech that combines two normally contradictory terms (e.g. "deafening silence") to make a point.
Oxymoron is a Greek term derived from oxy ("sharp") and moros ("dull" or "dumb" ), which means the word is an oxymoron. 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".
2006-08-29 18:38:27 · answer #1 · answered by television9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oxymoron is 2 descriptive words side by side for example a common one would be bitter sweet. In a sentence it could possibly be , the men at the ranch happily killed the rats. The reason why this is an oxymoron since killing is seen as morbid and happy is obviously a good thing, therefore an oxymoron is basically 2 words which mean the completely opposite next to each other.
2014-08-08 14:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An oxymoron is a phrase that contradicts itself. Some examples are: jumbo shrimp, tall midget, a fat guy named Tiny, etc.
2006-08-29 20:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by asehral 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bush's intelligence.
That's a oxymoron.
2006-08-29 20:29:27 · answer #4 · answered by parshooter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, something that contradicts itself Tight Slacks Pretty Ugly
Dodge Ram..Tax Return. Working Vacation etc
2006-08-29 20:38:37 · answer #5 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxymoron: n. combination of contradictory ideas or terms.
i.e. Pretty Ugly, Sanitary Landfill....jk, stupid genius....
2006-08-29 20:35:03 · answer #6 · answered by rainysnana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A word that is made of two. A figure of speech.
Both parts contradict each other.
E.g. Deafening silence
2006-08-29 20:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by CitoyenPatriote 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a combinatin of incongruous or contradictory words..
for example...Cruel kindness, Highly insignificant, deeply shallow,
etc.
2006-08-29 20:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by abuela Nany 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a contradictory term.
jumbo shrimp
military intelligence
microsoft works
2006-08-29 20:29:58 · answer #9 · answered by hodagwriter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
words that mean the opposite. Actually, examples are the easiest way to get it.
JUMBO SHRIMP
SWEET SORROW
BITTER SWEET
2006-08-29 20:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by xxthespianxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋