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What is oxymoron and hyperbole?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Hyperbole is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
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/
Where did the word oxymoron come from?
Oxymoron - noun a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. oxymoronic adjective [from 1650's from Greek oxymoros (adj.) "pointedly foolish," from oxys "sharp" + moros "stupid"
Can enjoy be a conjunction?
No, it cannot be a conjunction. Enjoy is a verb.
What is an oxymron?
According to Oxford English Dictionary oxymoron n. figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true). [Greek, = pointedly foolish, from oxus sharp, moros dull]
Is then a conjunction?
It can be, rarely. More often it is an adverb.In the sentence "He picked up a suitcase, then left" the word then is substituting for the conjunction "and" while alsogiving adverbial information. This is tricky but apparently acceptable usage.
What is oxymoron and hyperbole?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. Hyperbole is exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Is but a preposition or conjunction?
But is usually a conjunction. However, there is one construction where it apparently should be treated as a preposition: when it means "except", e.g. No one but me has seen this / No one has seen this but me.-- The but me could actually be a truncated clause, i.e. "No one else has seen this but I have seen this" but there is a disparity between this and other conjunctions (Either he or I am the guilty party --> Either he is the guilty party or I am).
How is an anagram different from an oxymoron?
An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction. An anagram is a word, phrase, or name formed by rearranging the letters of another, such as cinema, formed from iceman.
Is it to correct to say in conjunction to or in conjunction with?
The correct and commonly accepted phrase is “in conjunction with.” “In conjunction to” is generally considered incorrect in standard English.
what does Conjunctivitis mean?
Conjunction is the process of joining, combining, or bringing together; or a combined form created by that process. The word itself means "a joining."In astronomy, it means objects apparently coming closer together in the sky. In grammar, a conjunction is a part of speech that joins two words with the same function, or that connects clauses in a sentence.
Is if a conjunction or not?
Yes, it is a subordinating conjunction. It connects a restrictive clause.
Is Wow a conjunction?
No, "wow" is not a conjunction. It's an interjection.
Is but interjection or a conjunction?
It is a conjunction.
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 is the conjunction of will not?
There is no conjunction of will not.Maybe you mean contraction.If you do then won't is the contraction
Is 'are' a conjunction?
The word are is not a conjunction. It is a verb.
