Language devices- Oxymoron
- Created by: NiamhM
- Created on: 12-11-16 13:24
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- Oxymoron
- contradictory, contrasting concepts placed together in a manner that actually ends up making sense in a strange, and slightly complex manner. An oxymoron is an interesting literary device because it helps to perceive a deeper level of truth and explore different layers of semantics while writing.
- He possessed a COLD FIRE in his eyes.
- EXAMPLE- THE LIVING DEAD.
- EXAMPLE- DEAFENING SILENCE.
- EXAMPLE- THE SOUND OF SILENCE.
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