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You are clearly ______ by the explanation.
You are clearly ______ by the explanation.
confused
He is quite passive ______.
He is quite passive ______.
aggressive
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which ______ is used for emphasis or effect.
Hyperbole is a figure of speech in which ______ is used for emphasis or effect.
exaggeration
We had to wait ______ for the bus.
We had to wait ______ for the bus.
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That dog is pretty ______.
That dog is pretty ______.
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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be ______.
An oxymoron is a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be ______.
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Writers often use oxymorons to highlight absurdities or to explain complicated ______.
Writers often use oxymorons to highlight absurdities or to explain complicated ______.
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The design has an irregular ______.
The design has an irregular ______.
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There is usually some deeper ______ behind an oxymoron.
There is usually some deeper ______ behind an oxymoron.
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An oxymoron combines ______ that have opposite meanings.
An oxymoron combines ______ that have opposite meanings.
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Study Notes
Oxymoron
- An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines words with opposite meanings or senses.
- Examples of oxymorons: "quiet scream", "irregular pattern", "deafening silence", "friendly fire", "seriously funny", "learned fool", and "deeply superficial".
- Oxymorons are used to highlight absurdities, explain complicated feelings, create irony, or introduce a playful tone.
Hyperbole
- A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect.
- Examples of hyperboles: "the suitcase weighed a ton", "she is as skinny as a toothpick", "waited forever for the bus", "died of embarrassment", "I'm starving!", and "I could sleep for a year".
- Hyperbolic statements are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to produce a strong impression on the listener or reader.
- Hyperboles are used to convey strong emotions, add emphasis, or create vivid imagery.
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Description
Learn about oxymorons, a figure of speech that combines contradictory elements, and how writers use them to convey complex ideas and highlight absurdities.
