
Oxymoron & Paradox

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English
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9th Grade - University
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an oxymoron?
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms, typically consisting of two words, such as 'deafening silence'.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How many words make up an oxymoron?
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An oxymoron is made up of just TWO words or phrases.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a paradox?
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A paradox is a statement that contains two opposing ideas within a sentence or phrase, often revealing a deeper truth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Can oxymorons and paradoxes be mistaken for one another?
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Yes, oxymorons and paradoxes can be mistaken for one another.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Is a paradox interchangeable with irony?
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No, a paradox cannot be used interchangeably with irony and contradiction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of an oxymoron.
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Examples of oxymorons include 'bittersweet', 'jumbo shrimp', and 'act naturally'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Give an example of a paradox.
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An example of a paradox is 'This statement is false'.
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