Oxymoron
Literary Devices
Intermediate
📝 Quick Definition
A figure of speech combining contradictory terms
📚 Detailed Explanation
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines two seemingly contradictory or opposite words to create a unique meaning or effect. It creates paradox and often reveals deeper truth.
💡 Example
Bittersweet, deafening silence, living dead, jumbo shrimp.
⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion
Must be intentional contradiction, not just any two opposites together.
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📌 Notes/Source
Often used for dramatic or humorous effect.