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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 true
if 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 words
eg. awfully good
act naturally
open secret
seriously funny
alone together
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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).
Why is bittersweet a paradox?
Bittersweet is an oxymoron, which is a word where it contradicts itself. (Other examples include stupid genius, peaceful war, sharp dull, living dead, dark light). This coincides with the definition of a paradox, which is something that is a seemingly absurd and self-contradictory statement. Therefore, an oxymoron is a paradox, which means bittersweet is a paradox.
What is the difference between a contradiction and a paradox?
A contradiction is a statement or situation that is logically inconsistent, while a paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may actually be true or make sense in a different way.
What do you call a self-contradictory statement?
A self-contradictory statement is called a paradox. It is a statement that contradicts itself or seems to defy logic.
What is the difference between a paradox and a contradiction?
A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory or absurd but may actually be true or make sense in a certain context. A contradiction, on the other hand, is a direct conflict between two statements or ideas that cannot both be true at the same time.
A synonym for oxymoron?
Oxymoron = a misfit, mismatch, paradox, incongruity, false note, discord
This is a statement that seems absurd or contradictory but expresses a truth?
I would say that it is an oxymoron, but it may be a paradox.
Literary term that represents agreeable disappointment?
paradox
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).
Paradox wrriten as a plural noun?
The plural of paradox is paradoxes; for example, "There are many paradoxes in this world."
What is the Difference between delphi paradox and corel paradox?
There is no version of Delphi Paradox. The earlier versions of Paradox were published by Borland, which was later bought by Corel. The latest versions (8 and on) were published by Corel after the buyout.
Why is bittersweet a paradox?
Bittersweet is an oxymoron, which is a word where it contradicts itself. (Other examples include stupid genius, peaceful war, sharp dull, living dead, dark light). This coincides with the definition of a paradox, which is something that is a seemingly absurd and self-contradictory statement. Therefore, an oxymoron is a paradox, which means bittersweet is a paradox.
Is the eye of heaven an oxymoron?
no; an oxymoron is a phrase where the words are opposites of eachother, like loud silence, same difference or living dead. even the word oxymoron is an oxymoron, it's greek for sharp blunt!
What literary device seems contradictory but actually presents the truth?
Equivocate is making a statement that circumvents an outright statement of the truth.
What is the effect of an oxymoron?
an oxymoron can be used to emphasize the relationship between two contradictory terms
What is the difference between a contradiction and a paradox?
A contradiction is a statement or situation that is logically inconsistent, while a paradox is a statement or situation that seems contradictory but may actually be true or make sense in a different way.
What do you call a self-contradictory statement?
A self-contradictory statement is called a paradox. It is a statement that contradicts itself or seems to defy logic.
