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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Oxymoron
Can anyone please tell me what an 'oxymoron' is. Thank you?
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which seemingly contradictory terms are used together. An honest thief. Lead from behind.
- An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which seemingly contradictory terms are used together.
- An honest thief.
- Lead from behind.
- Deafening silence.
- Darkness visible (See Milton's "Paradise Lost").
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which seemingly contradictory terms are used together.
An honest thief.
Lead from behind.
Deafening silence.
Darkness visible (See Milton's "Paradise Lost").
An honest thief.
Lead from behind.
Deafening silence.
Darkness visible (See Milton's "Paradise Lost").
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