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Honest truth is not an oxymoron. Honest and truth have similar meanings, they do not contradict each other like words in an oxymoron would.
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What is a seemingly contradictory statement?
Oxymoron or a paradox
What is another word for statements seemingly contridictory?
oxymoron.
What is the difference between oxymoron and paradox?
A paradox is, in essence, a phrase that contradicts itself and in the end can't be solved.eg. What would happen if pinnoccio said, "I'm lying"?if he was lying then his statement (I'm lying) would be trueif he was telling the truth then his statement would instead be false.eg2 Don't go near the water until you've learned to swim.this would mean the person could never go near water, because the only way to learn to swim is to get in, but you cant because you dont know how to swim.An oxymoron is a statement that contains 2 neighbouring contradictory wordseg. awfully goodact naturallyopen secretseriously funnyalone together
What is the difference between a paradox and an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is only a few words that appear to contradict one another-think Romeo and Juliet-"cold fire" or "happy grief" are examples. Although it suggests a paradox, it is easily confined to its sentence. A paradox is a larger version of an oxymoron, usually a statement/sentence versus two to three words: "My only love sprung from my only hate" (also R&J). The key is that they shock the reader and make him/her pause to think because the words/phrases don't seem to make much sense together, but when examined more closely they reveal a truth. The relationship between oxymoron and paradox is similar to the relationship between metaphor (a few words) and extended metaphor (carries through a paragraph/poem/entire work in detail).
What is the difference between truth and honesty?
The dictionary defines truth as the true or actual state of a matter, while defining honesty as being honourable in principles, intentions and actions. One can be truthful in what they say, but not honest in their intent. For example: "Do these jeans make me look fat?" "No, the jeans don't make you look fat!" (The responder is telling the truth, it's not the jeans that make the wearer look fat. But if they were being honest they would have replied, "No, the jeans don't make you look fat - it's just you that's fat!")
What is an apparent contradiction which reveals a hidden truth is?
Oxymoron
Is 'deceptively calm' an oxymoron?
No, but deceptively honest or franticly calm, would be.
How can you get honest?
You can become honest by not lying and saying the truth.
How can you be honest?
By telling the truth.
What literary device seems contradictory but actually presents the truth?
Equivocate is making a statement that circumvents an outright statement of the truth.
How do you use honest in a sentence?
Honest people always tell the truth.
What is the word that means a two word phrase embodying an inherent contradiction such as honest politician or good war?
Oxymoron.
What are three words that mean truth?
Fact, reality, honest truth
Who was zac last girlfriend before vanessa?
Tila Tequil, gods honest truth! Tila Tequil, gods honest truth!
What if a girl asks why do you want to go out with me?
You can respond by telling her what qualities you admire about her, why you enjoy spending time with her, and how you see potential for a deeper connection. Ultimately, be honest and sincere in expressing your interest in getting to know her better.
What is honest behavior?
An honest behavior is always telling the truth, and be polite to everyone..
Tell all truth but tell it slant what is the literary device used in line?
"dazzle gradually" -Oxymoron
