USA HISTORY

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783

PAUL REVERE BIOGRAPHY FACTS QUOTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is an example of oxymoron from the book?
A
Fine mess
B
For suddenly all his thoughts are bent
C
Seriously funny
D
Through the gloom and the light
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The word “oxymoron” is itself an oxymoron. The word is derived from two Greek words, namely “oxus” (sharp) and “moros” (dull). Some common oxymoron examples include “pretty ugly, ” “only choice, ” and “same difference.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Glossary of Poetic Terms A figure of speech that brings together contradictory words for effect, such as “jumbo shrimp” and “deafening silence.” For instance, John Milton describes Hell as “darkness visible” in Book I of Paradise Lost.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Oxymoron from Literature “Parting is such sweet sorrow.” “Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate! O anything, of nothing first create!

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