Lecture on Oxymorons

Definition

• Oxymoron: A figure of speech where two opposite words are placed together.
• Purpose: Used for dramatic effect and entertainment.

Examples of Oxymorons

• Love-hate relationship
  • Used to describe feelings that change suddenly from love to hate.
• Terrible joke
  • An example of adding interest or playfulness to writing.
• Awfully good
  • Demonstrates how oxymorons combine two opposing ideas.

Key Points

• Oxymorons enhance writing by adding drama and entertainment.
• The opposing words in an oxymoron must be placed side by side.