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What is it called when a sentence has two opposite words or phrases used in the same sentence?
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
Oxymoron sentence examples?
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
Give example's of Oxymoron?
Some examples for oxymorons could be the little giants, pretty ugly, In a sentence, you could say that she was 'a little big'.
What are some examples of autological words?
oxymoron, oxy= sharp in greek moron=blunt in greek oxymoron=contradiction also noun is a noun :) CK
How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
What is it called when a sentence has two opposite words or phrases used in the same sentence?
The term is an oxymoron, which pairs apparently contradictory terms to create a specific, often poetic meaning. Examples include deafening silence, hated affection, or mercy killing.
Oxymoron sentence examples?
he appeared to be clearly confused after reading the instructions.
Give example's of Oxymoron?
Some examples for oxymorons could be the little giants, pretty ugly, In a sentence, you could say that she was 'a little big'.
What are some examples of autological words?
oxymoron, oxy= sharp in greek moron=blunt in greek oxymoron=contradiction also noun is a noun :) CK
Can you put oxymoron in a sentence?
Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad is an OxyMoron
How would you use the word oxymoron in a sentence not an oxymoron but the word oxymoron not an example of an oxymoron but the word oxymoron?
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
What is a sentence with the word oxymoron?
"Truthful politician would be an oxymoron," said Mr.Person.
Can you use oxymoron in a sentence?
I've heard it said that an oxymoron is still moronic!
What are some examples of an oxymoron in a sentence?
The jumbo shrimp are a little bigger today. He was trying to get the small elephant into his truck. His infidelity is an open secret. The proposal was met by deafening silence. (see related question)
What are the 5 examples of oxymoron and their sentences?
nothing
What is the oxymoron in the sentence she gave her unbiased opinion about the project?
The oxymoron in the sentence is "unbiased opinion," as an opinion is inherently subjective and cannot truly be unbiased.
What are some good oxymorons?
One good oxymoron is jumbo shrimp. Other examples are painfully nice and business casual.
