Oxymorons Practice

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, such as 'deafening silence' or 'bittersweet.'

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Give an example of an oxymoron.

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'Awfully good' is an example of an oxymoron.

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Which of the following is an oxymoron? 'Jumbo shrimp' or 'large ant'?

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'Jumbo shrimp' is an oxymoron.

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What does the term 'deafening silence' mean?

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It refers to a silence that feels so intense that it seems loud or overwhelming.

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Identify the oxymoron in this phrase: 'Clearly confused.'

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'Clearly confused' is an oxymoron because 'clearly' and 'confused' contradict each other.

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Which phrase is NOT an oxymoron? 'Peace and love' or 'definite maybe'?

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'Peace and love' is NOT an oxymoron.

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What is the purpose of using oxymorons in language?

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Oxymorons create a dramatic effect, highlight contrasts, or provoke thought.

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Can you find an oxymoron in literature? Give an example.

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Yes, an example is 'bittersweet' often used in poetry.

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What is the difference between an oxymoron and a paradox?

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An oxymoron is a combination of contradictory terms, while a paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth.

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Identify the oxymoron: 'Old news' or 'new tradition'?

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'Old news' is an oxymoron.