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An oxymoron (plural oxymorons or oxymora) (from Greek ὀξύμωρον, "sharp dull") is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms. Oxymorons appear in a variety of contexts, including inadvertent errors such as extremely average and literary oxymorons crafted to reveal a paradox.

Example: Deafening silence

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Does oxymora reveal internal conflict?

yes


Why does Shakespeare use oxymora?

To amuse the audience (to keep them interested), to keep it interesting, to explain what the characters were thinking and because he could.


How does the successiveness in romeo and Juliet use oxymora like beautiful tyrant and fiend angelica characterize Juliet?

It shows her momentary internal conflict between anger and love.


Paradox wrriten as a plural noun?

The plural of paradox is paradoxes; for example, "There are many paradoxes in this world."


What is the oxymoron meaning of 'a tower'?

An oxymoron (plural "oxymora" or "oxymorons") (noun) is a figure of speech that combines two normally contradictory terms (e.g. "deafening silence" "jumbo shrimp"). Oxymoron is a Greek term derived from oxy ("sharp") and moros ("dull"). Oxymora are a proper subset of the expressions called contradiction in terms. What distinguishes oxymora from other paradoxes and contradictions is that they are used intentionally, for rhetorical effect, and the contradiction is only apparent, as the combination of terms provides a novel expression of some concept. So, as you can see, you need two words at least to create an oxymoron. There is no "oxymoron meaning of tower". I'm not even sure what that means. Here are some more examples: Pretty Ugly, Government Organization, Living Dead, Dodge Ram, Tight Slacks, and Millitary Intelligence


In the excerpt Juliet has just learned that her cousin Tybalt is dead. Read the text carefully paying attention to the use of oxymoron. How does the successive use of oxymora like beautiful tyrant and?

In the excerpt where Juliet grapples with Tybalt's death, the use of oxymorons such as "beautiful tyrant" reflects her intense inner conflict and emotional turmoil. These contradictory phrases capture her feelings of love for Romeo, who has killed Tybalt, juxtaposed with her grief and anger over her cousin's death. This language emphasizes the complexity of her situation, illustrating how love and hate can coexist within her, heightening the drama of her tragic circumstances. Ultimately, the oxymora reveal Juliet's struggle to reconcile her feelings in a world turned upside down by violence and betrayal.


What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter X and 5th letter O and 7th letter A?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -X--O-A. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter X and 5th letter O and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: oxymora


What are words that start with ox?

Oxalate, oxalates, oxalating, oxalic, oxalis, oxaloacetate, oxblood, oxbow, oxcart, oxen, oxeye, oxford, oxidant, oxidase, oxidation, oxidative, oxide, oxidize, oxidizer, oxidizes, oxidizing, oxlip, oxtail, oxy, oxyacetylene, oxyacid, oxygen, oxygenate, oxygenate, oxygenating, oxygenation, oxygenator, oxygenic, oxymora, oxymoron, oxymoronic, oxymoronically, oxytocic and oxytocin are words. They begin with ox.


What are some seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern --YM-RA. That is, seven letter words with 3rd letter Y and 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: oxymora


What are some seven letter words with 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern ---M-RA. That is, seven letter words with 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: chimera glomera oxymora palmyra wommera woomera


What are some seven letter words with 2nd letter X and 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 1 words with the pattern -X-M-RA. That is, seven letter words with 2nd letter X and 4th letter M and 6th letter R and 7th letter A. In alphabetical order, they are: oxymora


What are some seven letter words with 1st letter O and 2nd letter X and 3rd letter Y and 5th letter O?

According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern OXY-O--. That is, seven letter words with 1st letter O and 2nd letter X and 3rd letter Y and 5th letter O. In alphabetical order, they are: oxymora oxysome oxytone