Paradox Vs. Oxymoron
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5th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a paradox?
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A statement that seems contradictory or impossible but may actually be true.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an oxymoron?
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A figure of speech in which two contradictory terms are combined, such as 'bittersweet'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a paradox: 'This statement is false.' What does it illustrate?
Back
It illustrates a situation where the statement contradicts itself.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of an oxymoron: 'Deafening silence.' What does it mean?
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It describes a silence that feels overwhelmingly loud.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is 'friendly fire' an oxymoron or a paradox?
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It is an oxymoron.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is 'so good at being bad' a paradox or an oxymoron?
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It is a paradox.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does 'living dead' refer to?
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It is an oxymoron describing zombies, who are dead but still move.
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