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Oxymoron: a phrase that has internal disagreement.
a phrase of two words where the two words disagree with one another
- Bittersweet
- an honest politician
- Clearly misunderstood
- Defeaning silence
- Alone together
- Open secret
- Act naturally
- Seriously funny
- Definite maybe
- Same Difference
- Microsoft Works
- Cold HotDog
- Police protection
- Military intelligence
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Permanent temp
- Boneless ribs
- Daily special
- Educated guess
- Just war
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What are some examples of oxymoron in a sentence?
its a nothing
What are the 5 examples of oxymoron and their sentences?
nothing
What is it called when a sentence has two opposite words or phrases used in the same sentence?
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
What are some examples of autological words?
oxymoron, oxy= sharp in greek moron=blunt in greek oxymoron=contradiction also noun is a noun :) CK
How do you know an oxymoron?
The dictionary defines oxymoron as a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Examples would be; Jumbo Shrimp. Military Intelligence. There are many more examples here; http://www.oxymorons.info/
What are 10 example of oxymoron?
The French Resistance
Oxymoron sentence examples?
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
What is an oxymoron with ten examples?
An oxymoron is when two contradictory words are combined. Notice how in each set of words, the words are almost opposites. 1. Crash landing 2. Jumbo shrimp 3. Half full 4. Science fiction 5. Slumber party 6. Almost done 7. Wise fool 8. Hot dog 9. Awfully nice 10. Pretty ugly 11.oxymoron
How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
What is the oxymoron to vague?
what is an oxymoron for vaguely
What is the opposite of oxymoron?
There is no antonym to oxymoron
The purpose of an oxymoron is what?
what is the purpose of an oxymoron
