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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
5. Slumber party
6. Almost done
7. Wise fool
8. Hot dog
9. Awfully nice
10. Pretty ugly
11.oxymoron
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What are some examples of oxymoron in a sentence?
its a 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/
Oxymoron sentence examples?
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
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/
Oxymoron sentence examples?
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
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
What is the three examples of oxymoron?
the best known is 'military intelligence'. but you can make up your own:- fighting for peace! caring conservatives...
What are some good oxymorons?
One good oxymoron is jumbo shrimp. Other examples are painfully nice and business casual.
