Figures of Speech - Oxymoron Flashcards
1
Q
What is Oxymoron?
A
a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g., faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ).
2
Q
What two parts usually make up an Oxymoron?
A
Usually an adjective and a noun make up an Oxymoron.
3
Q
What are some Oxymoron Examples?
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Examples: Everyday use-
- almost certain.
- air field.
- among the first.
- awfully nice.