In English, we study about Oxymorons to understand that it is a type of figure of speech that tends to contradict terms combined in order to create a rhetorical effect by some paradoxical means. It is derived from the Greek word that means pointedly foolish (Oxys = Sharp/Keen and Morons – Foolish).
This can also be considered as the most useful figure of speech. This is because they can make effective titles, sometimes add dramatic effects, add flavor to the speech or give it a comedy effect.
Let’s understand what is Oxymorons by checking their use in sentence example.
- This is another fine mess you have got us into.
- There is a real love-hate relationship developing between the two of them.
- Suddenly the room filled with a deafening silence.
- The comedian was seriously funny.
- You are clearly confused by the situation you have found yourself in.
- Her singing was enough to raise the living dead.
- Do you have the original copies that we requested?
- This is a genuine imitation Rolex watch.
- I really would like to try that new jumbo shrimp restaurant.
- His new girlfriend really is pretty ugly.
- Sorry, I can’t help you out right now, I am involved in my own minor crisis.
- Give me the fifty dollars you owe me or pay for dinner, it’s the same difference.
- My trip to Bali was very much a working holiday.
- I let out a silent scream as the cat walked through the door carrying a dead bird.
- You are going to have to use proofreading services, it is your only choice.
- The seventies was the era of free love.
- I will ask the professor for his unbiased opinion.
- The constant variable is the one that does not change.
- The sermon lasted for an endless hour.
- We laughed and cried through the tragic comedy.
- Parting is such sweet sorrow.
- They couldn’t wait to get out alone together.
- We’ll use plastic glasses at the picnic.
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