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Oxymoron definition and examples in real context as a figure of speech

Oxymoron Definition & Examples from 601 Words

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Oxymoron definition and real examples in authentic context from the book 601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam as a literary term or figure of speech in literature for advanced learners of English. /ˌɒk.sɪˈmɔː.rɒn/ (noun) Oxymoron definition a figure of speech in literature that expresses someone or something with contradictory words or phrases in juxtaposition, e.g. brutal kindness Example An oxymoron is a figure of speech that...

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