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Oxymoron and Paradox

By:Robert Smith

Oxymorons

Paradox

An oxymoron phrase is a combination of an adjective and a noun with contrasting meanings. The contrasting words are not always side by side.The contrasting ideas may be spaced out in a sentence.

Is a statement that appears to be self-contradictory or silly but may include truth. It is used to illustrate an opinion or statement contrary to traditional ideas. A paradox is often used to make a reader think over an idea in innovative way. A paradox is typically longer than an oxymoron.

Oxymoron or Paradox

Oxymoron or Paradox

Oxymoron or Paradox

1) It’s a definite maybe that Talia will come to the party.

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2) I must be cruel to be kind.

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5) No one goes to that store because it is too crowded.

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6) She was busy doing nothing.

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3) There was a deafening silence in the stadium.

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4) Robin Hood was an honest thief.

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Oxymoron examples:

Paradox examples:

  • Cruel kindness
  • Living death
  • Seriously funny
  • Tragic comedy
  • Foolish wisdom
  • Your enemy’s friend is your enemy.
  • I am nobody.
  • Truth is honey which is bitter.
  • I must be cruel to be kind.

Source

Literarydevices.net

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